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International Freight Forwarding: Amazon Shipping Requirements
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
Freight Forwarding News: Are Supply Chain Disruptions to Blame for US Inflation?
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
Transshipment: What It Is and Why It’s Beneficial For Importers
Topics: Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, freight forwarding, 3PL
What Are The Shipper’s Responsibilities When Hiring a Freight Forwarder?
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
What to Expect in 2021, and What Will the Chinese New Year Bring?
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
How to Negotiate Ocean Freight Rates: 3 Considerations for 2020
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
Understanding Incoterms and How to Alleviate Shipping Risks
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