Order size doesn’t just change cost, it changes the entire shape of a shipment, and it’s worth understanding the difference before deciding which makes sense for your business. The mixed pallet (or partial load) A smaller shipment, often consolidated with other buyers’ freight on the…

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Oshogatsu, Japanese New Year, is a quieter sourcing trigger than hanami but a real one, particularly for retailers and restaurants serving a Japanese or Japanese-influenced menu around the holidays. What actually drives demand here Osechi-ryori, the traditional New Year meal, is served in jubako, stacked…

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