July 2016 Logistics Link

Ingram’s Magazine Names MIQ A Top Privately Held Company

MIQ Logistics is excited to announce that for the sixth consecutive year it is ranked on the Ingram’s list of Top 100 Privately Held Companies in the greater Kansas City area.

BREXIT UPDATES

MIQ Logistics is working closely with the UK and European trade associations to lobby on behalf of our customers all over the world to protect their interests throughout this re-negotiation period. We will monitor the progress and advise all our customers of any developments as they occur.

MIQ LOGISTICS WINS FIVE-YEAR FRENCH CONNECTION CONTRACT

One of the UK’s leading fashion brands French Connection has signed a five-year inbound logistics contract with MIQ Logistics, worth around £6m.

U.S. ECONOMIC UPDATE

“The US LEI declined in May, primarily due to a sharp increase in initial claims for unemployment insurance. The growth rate of the LEI has moderated over the past year,” said Ataman Ozyildirim, Director of Business Cycles and Growth Research at The Conference Board.

TRANSPORTATION MARKET UPDATE

“Following two consecutive decreases totaling 6 percent, May was a nice increase in truck tonnage,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.

GLOBAL MARKET UPDATE

• Transpacific Eastbound General Rate Increase (GRI), and Bunker Fuel Adjustments
• Updated SOLAS/VGM Requirement Effective July 1
  

Logistics Services In Ashburn

• Premium air, ocean and rail international freight forwarding services to and from all major global markets
• Project logistics delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for oversized and out-of-gauge shipments
• TSA-compliant Air Cargo Screening
• Customs Brokerage and Notary Public serviced by experienced compliance professionals

Staff & Operations

• Warehousing & Distribution specialists
• Regular Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Monday through Friday
• Extended Hours: Available upon request

Value Added Services

• Inventory, kitting, de-kitting, relabeling, repacking
• Purchase order management
• Custom design packing
• Oversize & Project cargo handling

Upcoming Events

Breakbulk Americas: Houston, TX: September 26-29, 2016