Duty drawback can benefit companies when a drawback claimant adheres to all requirements. This means the claimant pays careful attention to detail, keeps accurate records, and follows procedural standards set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Topics: Customs Consulting, Brokerage
As an importer, the onus is on you to be aware of the regulations that apply to your products. This includes those set by Partner Government Agencies (PGAs).
Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, compliance, Customs Broker, Brokerage
Elevated freight rates, skyrocketing inflation, and the war in Ukraine are drastically increasing the cost of goods and disrupting global supply chains.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Air Freight, freight forwarding, Freight Quote
Freight management involves more than moving goods from point A to point B. When done right, it maximizes a company’s efficiency and improves its bottom line. When done poorly, it can lead to delayed goods, dissatisfied customers, and unexpected costs.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Air Freight, freight, freight forwarding, Freight Quote
News headlines hardly noticed when President Biden signed Proclamation 10326 to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) in December 2021. But it represented a major step for international trade.
A freight forwarder is worth considering when shipping globally on a large scale. They help transport goods where they need to go, on time and within budget. If you already understand how critical a freight forwarder is for your business, it’s important to take stock of whether or not your current partner is getting the job done right.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) became law in July 2022.
Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding
Approximately 17 million shipping containers are available, but just 6 million are in use at once. This means 11 million shipping containers sit unused across the globe at any given time.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight, freight forwarding
Shipping freight doesn’t just involve getting goods from one place to another—it also requires paying close attention to a wide range of necessary documents. Being aware of these documents, knowing how they are used, and understanding the differences between them can help shippers avoid misunderstandings and transport issues.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding
Selecting the best shipping mode is difficult in the best of circumstances. But it’s become even tougher in a market rife with skyrocketing rates, blank sailings, congestion, and delays.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding
Train derailments happen more often than one might expect, with several occurring globally every month. While not every derailment affects freight, when they do, disruptions are massive.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding
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