Topics: Incoterms, incoterms 2020, import compliance

The start of every year also signals the onset of Chinese New Year, which—you may be surprised to know—always throws a wrench in supply chains across the globe. Now, you may be wondering: why exactly does this happen?

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

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding

In the past, goods originating in the United States which were exported and then returned have been allowed to enter the U.S. without payment of duties under certain circumstances. Under the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) and the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), there have been changes to the regulatory and documentary requirements to take advantage of these benefits. The burden of proof remains on the importer, and as such, the proof is in the proverbial pudding.

Topics: compliance, trade compliance, USMCA

Topics: freight forwarding

Importing and exporting carries risks, but who bears those risks depends on the chosen Incoterm.  

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Incoterms, incoterms 2020, import compliance

Speed to market is one of the most important benchmarks in every supply chain strategy.

Topics: Warehousing & Distribution, freight forwarding

Are there calm waters or rolling waves ahead for shippers in Q3 and Q4 ocean freight markets?

Topics: Supply Chain Management, freight forwarding

The coronavirus’s impact on supply chains is receiving more attention in the shipping world than the pandemic itself. Supply chain managers are working tirelessly to keep goods moving as the virus disrupts global imports and exports. 

Topics: 3PL

The words cargo and freight are similar, but even though they share a few things in common, the meanings are quite different. 

Topics: Air Freight, Customs Broker

As lockdown procedures are still in effect in many U.S. states and other areas around the world, COVID-19’s impact on global shipping is far from over.

Topics: covid-19