As stated in previous blog posts, TSA Known Shipper has been quite the hot topic as of recently. With customs […]
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When is a Bill Of Lading Issued?
There’s so many parties involved in the purchase, storing, handling, and transportation of internationally purchased goods. After all, you need […]
COGSA Cargo Insurance: Actually, You’re Not Covered…
No one likes damaged goods showing up to their door. Unfortunately, for those who ship on a consistent basis (imports […]
3 Ways to Get AMS Customs on Your Bad Side
It’s no fun to have enemies. Especially in the business field. Unpaid dues, lousy practices, and careless business relationship management […]
You’re Purchasing the Wrong Customs Bond
Customs here, customs there, documents everywhere. If you’re an importer, you’re probably humming that fancy rhyme to yourself every day. […]
Understanding Tariff Rates
International trade is the backbone of economic development. It exposes new and innovative technologies or products of one country to […]
What is Export Marketing
Globalization and e-commerce have all contributed to a recent influx in international trade. What used to only be attainable by […]
Benefits of Being a Known Shipper
Over the last few months, we have received a lot of questions regarding how a company can become a known […]
4 Ways to Save on LTL Shipping
Many businesses have implemented LTL shipping practices into their transportation model because of the wide array of benefits it provides. […]
What Goes in to LTL Freight Rates?
Knowing how to properly calculate and forecast LTL freight rates is incredibly important when attempting to create stable and consistent […]
Are Full Truckload Rates Better than Less Than Truckload Rates?
Shipping practices and mode selection are often determined based on final price. After all, for businesses who are shipping on […]
Challenges of Full Truckload Shipping for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
When it comes to full truckload shipping, it’s no doubt that small to mid-sized businesses draw the short straw. Regardless […]
When is Full Truckload Shipping Right for Me?
It’s no doubt that there’s a whole myriad of benefits to shipping via FTL methods. While shippers don’t need to […]
How to Get the Best Rates from Your Freight Forwarder
Quality of service, options, communication, relationship – they all play a role in selecting a vendor. However, despite the service […]
Working with a Freight Forwarder vs. Going Directly to Steamship Lines
Everyone knows that freight forwarders play the role of a “middleman” in the transportation process. People come to us, we […]