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Matt Parrott

Matt is the Director of Transportation at A.N. Deringer, Inc. He has over 20 years experience in the industry and serves on Deringer's Leadership Team. Learn more about Matt on our website.

Recent Posts

FCA Incoterms and Who Should Pay for the Freight

Posted by Matt Parrott on 3/21/22 7:54 AM

When shipping goods, you must play by the rules. Failing to do so may lead to delays, costly fees, and penalties.

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Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Incoterms

How to Know if Your Company Needs Cargo Insurance

Posted by Matt Parrott on 2/16/22 8:26 AM

Insurance is important for your home, car, and healthcare, but do you really need it to cover your cargo? The short answer is yes.

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Incoterms® Every Shipper Must Know

Posted by Matt Parrott on 1/13/21 9:30 AM
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Topics: Incoterms, incoterms 2020, import compliance

How to Understand Ocean Freight Destination Charges

Posted by Matt Parrott on 5/29/19 12:01 PM

One advantage of working with a dedicated team of experienced freight forwarders is the reduction of surprise freight destination charges.

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Topics: Customs Consulting, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents

Why Transshipment May Increase in 2020

Posted by Matt Parrott on 5/23/19 8:00 AM
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Topics: Supply Chain Management, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents

How to Determine if Intermodal Transportation is the Right Option for Your Freight

Posted by Matt Parrott on 3/15/19 11:20 AM

 

Intermodal transport is defined as any transportation that uses more than one method of delivery —by definition, that includes all deliveries that use any combination of air, truck, rail, and ocean transport.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents

Essential Freight Forwarding Services for 2019

Posted by Matt Parrott on 3/1/19 3:33 PM

 

 

Understanding essential freight forwarding services for 2019 goes beyond finding a reliable company that can ship your goods by land, sea, or air.

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Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents

How To Plan For Freight Shipping Delays

Posted by Matt Parrott on 1/4/19 10:59 AM

 

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Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

Benefits of Using a 3PL Warehouse

Posted by Matt Parrott on 12/28/18 8:32 AM

There’s an emerging trend in Customs brokerage and it could be your new secret weapon. 

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Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

What to Know About an Importer Security Filing

Posted by Matt Parrott on 10/19/18 4:50 PM

If you’re planning to import goods by ship to the United States, you’re required to file an Importer Security Filing (ISF). 

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Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

What Are Incoterms and Why Are They Important?

Posted by Matt Parrott on 10/12/18 2:35 PM

Do you know the difference between Free on Board (FOB) and Free Alongside Ship (FAS)? Or at what point the Delivered at Transfer (DAT) risk shifts from the buyer to the seller?

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Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

How to Compare Freight Shipping Companies

Posted by Matt Parrott on 10/4/18 12:09 PM

It’s a difficult time in shipping.

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Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

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