In international trade, the question of who does what is often answered with a solid “not me.” But a “not me” answer can lead to added costs or stranded shipments. It’s important to know who is responsible for which parts of the shipping process before hiring a freight forwarder.

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, shipping compliance

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding

Every freight forwarding quote contains fine-print language at the end. Shippers often view the end of a contract as less critical, bore-me-to-tears, boilerplate language—however, while it may be boring, the fine print includes some of the most important details of your quote.

Topics: freight forwarding, Freight Quote

Topics: freight forwarding

Any information that affects your freight is information that you should know. Are you aware of the proposed changes to Incoterms 2020?

Topics: Customs Consulting, Incoterms, freight, incoterms 2020, shipping comliance, freight forwarding

Have you been shipping products blindly? Shipping without knowing how Incoterms affect your freight creates a risk that could cost you anywhere from a few thousand dollars to completely bankrupting your business.

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

There are many variables to consider when choosing between shipping your goods LCL (less than container load), air freight, or purchasing a whole container even though you’re not going to fill it.

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

A specialized agency of the United Nations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s mission is to “promote safe, secure, environmentally sound shipping through cooperation.” 

Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents

 

When certificates and paperwork are missing or incorrect at Customs or other checkpoints along a shipping line, the consequences for noncompliance can include fines and delays that impact an importer’s bottom line.

Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents

 

All meat imports, whether clearing customs by truck or container, must go through the USDA meat inspection review process before they can be released for consumption.

Topics: International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents

 

Air transport usually gets your freight from point A to point B faster than any ocean or land transportation, but faster doesn’t necessarily mean better.

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents, Air Freight