Today’s logistics organizations operate in a competitive environment with tight margins, high customer expectations, and increasing operational complexity. Many businesses use CargoWise to manage freight, customs, warehousing, and transportation operations, while Epicor is the primary ERP system for finance and supply chain management. While each platform is powerful on its own, true efficiency can only […]
Global trade is booming, but with it comes significant operational complexity, especially in customs compliance. Freight forwarders play a critical role in international supply chains, but they face increasingly stringent regulations, massive document workloads, and costly delays due to manual customs processes. Here comes iCustoms, an AI-powered trade compliance platform that is transforming how freight […]
For many freight forwarders, finance becomes the hurdle long before shipments arrive. Jobs have been closed in CargoWise, but invoices are still pending. Costs are captured operationally, but finance teams re-enter the same data into accounting systems. When the end of the month arrives, everyone is scrambling to complete spreadsheets, approvals, and explanations. The disconnect […]
In global trade, regulatory change rarely occurs overnight, but when it does, the consequences can be immediate and far-reaching. One such development is the upcoming update to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 2026-2028, which includes the introduction of new GSP-excluded sections. These changes will have a direct impact on import duties, trade eligibility, […]
Compliance is no longer a support function in the global freight and logistics industry; rather, it is a core operational requirement. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers must navigate increasingly complex customs regulations, trade laws, taxation rules, and data governance standards, all while managing high shipment volumes and short delivery times. Many organizations […]
Every logistics team expresses disappointment. Shipments are moving, customers are demanding faster delivery, margins are thin, and then a shipment is delayed due to a missed screening, an outdated regulation, or a late compliance check. It’s not always dramatic, but it’s consistent. In today’s global trade environment, compliance is more than a back-office function; it […]
Recent discussions in the freight forwarding community have centered on Transitional Pricing Protection (TPP) and CargoWise Value Packs. Much of this discussion has been fueled by concerns about rising costs, potential margin pressure, and uncertainty about future billing models. These responses are understandable. Pricing changes in logistics naturally draw attention, particularly in an industry where […]
The CargoWise Value Pack (CVP) marks a significant shift in the way logistics technology is priced, delivered, and scaled. It shifts CargoWise’s focus away from traditional software licensing and toward a transaction-aligned, automation-ready operating model, one designed to support modern freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, and transportation operations. This FAQ-style guide explains how the CargoWise Value […]
