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Unveiling Chicago's Role as an International Logistics Powerhouse

By Point To Point on June, 5 2023

Call it what you will – the Windy City, Chi-Town, the City of Big Shoulders – Chicago has a unique place in the pantheon of American cities. 

Topics: International Location Highlights
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Streamlining Inbound Cargo Logistics White Paper

By Point To Point on June, 5 2023

Efficiency and reliability can be challenging to improve when it comes to the complexity of inbound supply chains — particularly with operations involving imported cargo. With multiple service providers and touch points, your ability to make meaningful refinements to your strategy can be difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to simplify the process and establish a seamless connection between the various links in this area of your supply chain.

Topics: International White Papers
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Why Shippers Choose Louisville, Kentucky As Their Distribution Hub

By Point To Point on March, 9 2023

While for many people the name Louisville, KY conjures images of horse racing and mint juleps, the city also boasts a less widely recognized reputation – that of a critical shipping and transportation hub for companies across the country and around the world.

Topics: International Location Highlights
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Nearshoring and Reshoring: Bringing The Supply Chain Back Home

By Point To Point on February, 27 2023

While the global supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic shined a bright light on the need for companies to bring their manufacturing back to North America, interest in nearshoring and reshoring has been growing steadily for several years.

Topics: International
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From International to Domestic, Memphis is a Natural Logistics Hub

By Point To Point on December, 13 2022

In most people’s minds, Memphis is associated with three main things: delicious barbecue, soulful blues, and of course, Elvis’ beloved Graceland. But what’s less widely known is that the city also represents the single most significant shipping hub in the Western Hemisphere.

Topics: International Freight Handling Location Highlights
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Foreign Trade Zones and bonded warehouses: Clearing up misconceptions

By Point To Point on August, 24 2022

For all the variables of international commerce – with its endless combinations of commodities, origins, and destinations – there are still some things all shippers have in common: a desire to streamline the supply chain and reduce freight costs.

Topics: International
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AudioFormz and Averitt partner to deliver sound with style

By Point To Point on August, 11 2022

 
AudioFormz—an exciting company based in beautiful   Canton, Texas that outfits UTVs, side-by-sides, and golf carts with audio equipment and lighting accessories — has partnered with Averitt to become one of the flagship accounts in Averitt's new Asia Express Service, delivering from China all the way to Dallas, Texas. The power of one provider for a cutting-edge company like AudioFormZ is proving to be an effective and powerful match. 
Topics: International
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Cargo Insurance Coverage: The Benefits Outweigh The Risks

By Point To Point on March, 18 2022

On March 1, 2022, the Felicity Ace sank in the Atlantic Ocean. Traveling from Germany to the U.S., the ship was carrying thousands of luxury cars from Volkswagen, including Porsches, Lamborghinis, and Bentleys. According to Reuters, without international cargo insurance coverage the financial losses could equal upwards of $155 million.

Topics: International
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Virco & Averitt: An Enduring Supply Chain Partnership

By Point To Point on March, 14 2022

For over 15 years, the relationship between Averitt and Virco, an American manufacturer and supplier of school furniture and equipment, has continued to thrive and grow. From standard LTL services to dedicated fleet operations, and international forwarding, Averitt helps Virco deliver first-class delivery experience to schools and officeseven through the most challenging of times.

Topics: International