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Avoiding Disasters with AMS Customs
Post Views12174No one wins when fighting with AMS Customs. Well…actually, AMS Customs wins. Point is, getting in trouble with AMS […]
How Bunker Adjustment (BAF) Factor Affects Your Freight Costs
Post Views14821There are enough charges in the international shipping industry to give anyone a headache. Not only are there tons […]
Importance of Accurate Packing Lists
Post Views11779You’ve probably received an earful throughout your career in shipping on the importance of document correctness. But as you’ve […]
Is Air Transport Ever Cheaper than Ocean Transport?
Post Views14701Freight expenses often comprise some of the largest numbers on company budgets. Not only are you factoring in the […]
How to Deal with a Blank or Void Sailing
Post Views10228If you recently received bad news about a blank sailing – we’re sorry. They can be incredibly frustrating for […]
What Are Anti-Dumping Duties?
Post Views8322If you’ve worked in international shipping for a considerable amount of time, you’re plenty familiar with the topic of […]
Air Cargo Consolidation: Things to Be Aware Of
Post Views8176Air shipping is gaining more and more attention as time goes on. The demand for frequent deliveries, delivery speed, […]
IMO Declaration Process: Things to Be Aware Of
Post Views6640Everything in the shipping industry feels like a process, and dangerous goods shipping is no different. If your shipment […]
Using One vs. Multiple Freight Forwarders
Post Views12833Freight forwarders play a pivotal role in the shipping process of most international shipping companies. A freight forwarder steps […]
What Are Blank Sailings?
Post Views6542Your shipment is damaged. Your cargo was lost. Your shipment will be delayed. Your goods were pulled for a […]
Coronavirus Update: How to Manage Your Supply Chain
Post Views5701We just wrote on a similar topic in a past post, but the Coronavirus in China has gained tons […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 2: 40ft Containers
Post Views4842We’re in the middle of a “Shipping Container Restrictions” series, talking about the dimensional restrictions for common shipping container […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 1: 20ft Containers
Post Views5817It’s easy to think that all the details surrounding an international shipment just “happen”. You tell your forwarder what […]
Coronavirus Update: Economic Impact and What to Expect
Post Views6794The coronavirus has certainly been the center of attention over the last several weeks, and if you’re reading this […]