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Pros and Cons of Shipping on Pallets

Posted by Robert Kavanaugh on 8/9/19 3:40 PM



All pallets used for international shipping are made of wood that conforms to international standards or made of plastic. The cost of pallets is usually the first thing a shipper notices about using pallets as opposed to using floor-loaded containers.

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

How to Evaluate A Customs Broker

Posted by Erica Rawson on 7/12/19 8:03 AM

Times are changing, especially if you’re importing and exporting goods. In the current trade environment, it pays to have an expert on your side.

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

100 Years of Success: The History of A.N. Deringer

Posted by Jake Holzscheiter on 7/2/19 2:51 PM

Deringer has deep roots in the logistics industry and is recognized as a top provider of customizable supply chain solutions--solutions that have evolved over time to meet the needs of customers throughout North America. Deringer’s geographical footprint, technology, and service offerings reflect our responsiveness to customers and the company’s ability to navigate regulatory and political changes over time.

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

How to Improve Profit Utilizing Every Shipping Container

Posted by Robert Kavanaugh on 6/14/19 12:49 PM

The profitability of your business comes down to your ability to make money while holding onto as much of it as possible.

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

Misconceptions of Shipping LCL vs. Air Freight

Posted by Teresa Chapman on 6/7/19 12:18 PM

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.

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

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

Five Tactics to Save Money on Cargo Transportation

Posted by Robert Kavanaugh on 5/7/19 2:42 PM

If you want to save money on cargo transportation, settling on a carrier is only half the battle.

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

Revisions are Coming: CTPAT (MSC) UPDATES

Posted by Kim M. Caywood-Pierce on 12/19/18 9:35 AM
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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Advantages of a Combined Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder

Posted by Jack Bender on 12/17/18 5:46 PM

No one wants to add complexity to the business of importing and exporting goods from other countries.

So why do some businesses choose to work with one company to manage their freight forwarding and another for Customs brokerage?

The answer is they think they will pay less. 

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Topics: Customs Consulting, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

De Minimis and Valuation: Known Trade Compliance Risk Areas

Posted by Rachael Sink on 11/6/18 1:00 PM

Known trade compliance risk areas can take many forms and often require multi-disciplined specialists to help keep you in compliance. As you know, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP or Customs) is responsible for enforcing compliance at all ports of entry—and there are areas that are well-known in the trade community for being at risk for noncompliance.

De Minimis, Customs valuation, and duty rate are three known areas that receive added scrutiny from CBP. 

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

Questions to Ask Regarding First Sale & Multi-tiered Transactions

Posted by David Laroche on 10/30/18 1:00 PM

The rules and regulations regarding First Sale can easily seem overwhelming. Be sure to think over the questions presented below, and how they may pertain to your business.

There are many important questions to ask yourself while dealing with First Sale inside a multi-tiered transaction. In an ever-changing world, it is essential to stay informed on how specific rules can affect your business.

As additional duties, up to 25%, are being assessed on goods from China, the question of possibly using First Sale keeps coming up as a way to mitigate duty obligations. The First Sale rule allows importers to use the price paid in an “earlier sale” as the basis for the Customs value.

While it is true, First Sale can be accepted by CBP, an importer choosing to use this valuation method must be sure that they have done their due diligence to ensure compliance. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) actively scrutinizes imports utilizing this valuation methodology, so exercising reasonable care is paramount.

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Topics: Customs Consulting, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation

How to Further Reduce International Trade Risks

Posted by Rachael Sink on 10/23/18 1:00 PM

You've got a fantastic trade compliance program, and now you want to improve your efforts even more. You can do that! The voluntary Importer Self Assessment (ISA) program can help you to reduce international trade risks further and provide actual benefits .

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Topics: Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement

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