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Announcements and updates from the Expedient team.
ICS2 Compliance for AU/NZ Freight Forwarders
August 13, 2026·5 minutes
The EU's Import Control System 2 doesn't only affect European operators. Here's what AU/NZ freight forwarders shipping into or through Europe actually need to know.
eCommerce Fulfillment: The New Frontier for Freight Forwarders and 3PLs
August 11, 2026·6 minutes
Direct-to-consumer volume is reshaping freight and 3PL businesses across AU/NZ. Here's why ecommerce fulfillment deserves to run on the same platform as the rest of your operation, not a bolted-on system beside it.
5 Signs Your Freight Forwarding Software Can't Keep Up
August 6, 2026·5 minutes
If pricing punishes your growth, support tickets sit for days, and every integration goes through a third party, your software isn't a platform anymore - it's a bottleneck.
AU vs NZ Customs Clearance: Key Differences Freight Forwarders Need to Know
August 4, 2026·6 minutes
Australia and New Zealand look like one market from the outside. Their customs regimes aren't the same system twice - here's what actually differs, and why it matters for forwarders working both lanes.
What Is a Partner Portal? Real-Time Visibility for Customers, Agents, and Transport Providers
July 30, 2026·6 minutes
Most freight forwarding platforms talk about a single 'customer portal.' Real operations need visibility for three different audiences, each wanting something different.
EDI Integration in Freight Forwarding: Why the Right Customs Bridge Matters
July 28, 2026·6 minutes
Most freight forwarders think they have EDI because data moves between systems. Whether that data reaches customs directly, or gets there via email and a third-party service, is a different question entirely.
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