The Amazon marketplace represents an enormous sales opportunity for growing businesses. Your company can become an overnight success with a quality product, consistent customer care, and positive reviews. 

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

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

Between COVID-related bottlenecks, fluctuating trade agreements, and clogged ports, international shipping logistics have never been more complicated.

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL

The skyrocketing costs to ship goods—from Halloween candies and costumes to toys and decorations for Christmas—may soon hit consumer pocketbooks.

Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL

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

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

If there is one thing that can impact any import/export company’s bottom line, it’s the cost of getting their goods across the vast oceans of our big blue planet. So, how do you negotiate ocean freight rates with the best chance of success? 

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

No importer wants to leave their product sitting in a port longer than they have to, especially when doing so can rack up thousands of dollars in demurrage and detention fees.

Topics: Customs Consulting, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, detention, demurrage, demurrage and detention

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