Post Views12928There are a ton of fees already associated with international shipping. The sheer volume of line items on your […]
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What Are Customs Exam Fees?
Post Views12640Perhaps one of the most common reasons shippers change their shipping providers is over hidden or surprise fees. Shipping […]
What is a Seaway Bill?
Post Views12712If you’re frequently shipping by sea, the chances are at least somewhat high that you’ve heard the term “seaway […]
How Much Cargo Fits in an International Shipping Container?
Post Views11702Unless you’re shipping small parcel shipments, international shipping is all about space and finding the most efficient and cost-effective […]
What You Should Evaluate Your Current Freight Forwarder on Before 2021
Post Views16069For companies who ship internationally, your freight forwarder relationship is perhaps one of the most important business relationships your […]
What is a GRI in International Shipping?
Post Views16356There are several different types of charges associated with international shipping. Unfortunately, you have probably grown accustomed to seeing […]
What is Bulk Cargo?
Post Views15104Every industry is exposed to entirely unique shipping circumstances. AMS Customs has their own procedure for every type of […]
Evaluating Your Freight Forwarder During a Pandemic
Post Views19949The last several months have definitely put us all to the test. Navigating our roles with a heightened sense […]
What is a Zone Rate?
Post Views24023Freight rates can get pretty complicated. If you’ve ever looked at your freight bills, you’ve probably noticed a pretty […]
What is a Split Shipment?
Post Views23068Air shipping has probably risen in popularity over the last 5 years more than ever. And it’s not usually […]
How to Evaluate Your New Transportation Vendor
Post Views30829Switching vendors is a difficult and often strenuous process. We often waste a lot of time and money dealing […]
Are You Aware of Peak Season Surcharges?
Post Views27497We all wish that shipping was a simple, easy-to-predict line item on a final invoice. Unfortunately for those who […]
Air Freight: Two Types of ULD for Air Cargo
Post Views26886Most of the international shipping debate between ocean cargo and air cargo revolves around three primary factors – cost, […]
What is Drayage Service?
Post Views30801If you are either new to international shipping, or are expanding your involvement with it, you’re bound to encounter […]
Container Labeling: Properly Labeling Your Ocean Cargo
Post Views24963Have you researched any of the fines and penalties associated with the U.S. Customs and AMS violations? They are […]