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When you want to know how your business is doing, just ask your clients. We did. Here's what we heard - “Of all the freight forwarders, ASF is most open to working ‘outside the box.’ They are not bound by strict processes; they adapt and get creative. Other freight forwarders are rigid, impersonal, and often hard to reach when you need them.” We appreciate the feedback! Every company is unique so being flexible and thinking outside the box is a given when developing high-performing, customized logistics solutions. #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding 

Shipping wine and other beverages in bulk offers more than just cost savings – it’s a smarter, greener solution. By avoiding the transportation of glass bottles and the empty space inside a typical case, bulk shipping can cut container usage by up to 1/3. That means not only a huge economic advantage but also a reduction in supply chain carbon emissions by 18,000 tons! And here’s the best part: Bulk wine shipping has evolved to deliver superior quality, rivaling its bottled-at-source counterparts. Quality, cost, and sustainability all in one package! Flexitanks are ideal for bulk liquid beverages, reliable, efficient and how you maintain product quality while simplifying logistics. ASF Flexitanks specialists will help transform the way your beverages are shipped. Read the full article: https://buff.ly/3Urbq1E #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding

Moving commercial aircraft parts across the Transatlantic is no small feat! These massive aircraft wings and turbine components require specialized handling, experience, and custom transportation solutions. From the shipper’s door in the UK to final destination in Chicago, every step is handled with precision and expert care. Nothing is too big when we do it together. Our global network ensures that we can handle your shipment needs, whether within the U.S. or internationally. We’ll connect you to the ocean, air, or land services required with effective, agile, and smooth hand-offs between transportation modes. Trust ASF with your big, wide or oversized cargo. #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding

Fall High Point Market 2024, Oct. 26-30, starts tomorrow! We'll be at High Point to discuss navigating supply chain complexity and mitigate risk in 2025. ASF has years of experience working with furniture, lighting and decor manufacturers and retailers and their supply chain requirements. Here's why clients stick with us: We stay true to our core values. We believe in human-first even over shortcuts. We’re people centered, our customers and partners are part of our family. We elevate partnerships through transparent, collaborative relationships, and are committed to doing complete work, always. We operate with high standards, and our customers and partners know it. We put relationships first, rates second. Remaining true to our commitments is the bottom-line. #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding #HPMKT High Point Market Authority

Exciting news! We've updated the ASF Freight Platform so you have a better user (UX) and data management experience. The updates include: - Detention and Demurrage Alarms & At-a-glance status updates - New Export booking and tracking pages - New, simplified container type and count columns - Updated, modern page designs and table layouts Homepage navigation is enhanced and D&D Alarms are displayed along with Today's milestones and Priority shipments. Industry-leading technology + people-first relationship-based logistics = High-performing logistics solutions and trusted, caring partnerships. #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding

While Kraft Heinz Foods uses AI and automation solutions across its entire supply chain, the Claussen pickle application which ensures the perfect crunch of a pickle is by far the most fascinating. Claussen pickles are known for their freshness, going from farm to jar in less than 10 days. To achieve consistency Kraft Heinz implemented an AI vision system at its pickle factories. AI vision is used to analyze the pickles before they reach the production line. Their density is and the length and circumference of the cucumbers is measured to make sure that the crunch, that everybody wants, in Claussen pickles is perfect. Beyond pickles, Kraft Heinz is implementing AI and automation solutions across its entire supply chain, from forecasting demand to optimizing transportation. With the addition of technology, Kraft Heinz emphasizes that the human element remains crucial to Kraft Heinz's success. Read the full story. #humanstandard #forwarding #logistics ASF, creating exceptional human experiences in global logistics.

Delivering exceptional human experiences in global logistics is our aim. Angel V. R. , president of ASF Air, who has worked for several large global forwarders, insists it is not just the giant multinational shippers who need personal attention and money-and-time-saving solutions. “It is the small-to-medium-sized, mom-and-pop businesses that need that handholding today and they don’t always get that attention when they reach out to the big, assembly line freight forwarders,” he maintains. To keep things moving, ASF Air’s freight facilities are staffed throughout the weekends. ✈️ “Too often forwarders and airlines are difficult to get in touch with after 5 pm on Friday,” said Rodriguez. “I’m not saying it is impossible but, in our case, we have created a personal (corporate) brand that lets our customers know they can call us at any time, any day of the week and we will be there to focus on their smallest or biggest problem or solution.” By having the “human touch” available around the clock, he adds, it brings the ASF Air’s brand to life and “customers have, little by little, entrusted us with their much larger on-going scheduled air shipments and, in some cases, their unplanned air freight.” Click below to read the full article in Air Freight News, part of American Journal of Transportation. #humanstandard #forwarding #logistics #airfreight ✈️

Iconic German automakers have a longstanding, over 100 year history, of quality, engineering excellence and innovation. From luxury cars to everyday passenger vehicles, brands such as BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz represent the industry. While Germany exports more automobiles than it imports, the country does import several cars from the U.S., Japan, and other European countries, as well as a variety of automotive parts, such as electronic components and specialized machinery. With this high volume of trade and commitment to excellence, German automotive manufacturers must meet market demand and maintain optimal efficiencies. This means precise synchronization of inbound shipments is necessary. Logistics providers play a key role in developing resilient end-to-end logistics solutions that minimize delays and meet delivery windows. ASF is a trusted partner supporting German automotive supply chain resiliency and just-in-time production standards to drive results. Click to read the full Blog: https://buff.ly/4066zqy #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding #autosupplychain

Excited and proud of the ASF team helping to make this even possible!

We look forward to meeting you at Fall High Point Market, Oct. 26-30. Our caring, people-first logistics team—experts in the furniture, lighting, and décor industries—are ready to transform your 2025 supply chain for greater simplicity, flexibility and reliability. Our high-trust, high-integrity partnerships and tailored solutions ensure your goods move seamlessly from the factory floor to your customers. With our single point of contact approach, you’ll always have a go-to partner who understands your business and is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized service. Let us help streamline your supply chain, meet your delivery goals and boost your bottom line with high-performing logistics solutions built around your needs. ASF- Creating exceptional human experiences in global logistics. #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding #HPMKT High Point Market Authority highpointmarket.org