It’s easy to think that all the details surrounding an international shipment just “happen”. You tell your forwarder what you […]
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Coronavirus Update: Economic Impact and What to Expect
The coronavirus has certainly been the center of attention over the last several weeks, and if you’re reading this article, […]
What is a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction?
Document management is one of the many organization hassles of running a business. While the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction can […]
Freight Forwarder Selection: Ringing in the New Year with Higher Expectations
We’re all painfully familiar with the task of vendor selection. Unfortunately, if you’re reading this article the chances are the […]
3 Reasons You Got Burned with Demurrage Charges
Shipping is expensive without any additional add-ons. If you’re moving cargo internationally via ocean shipping modes, you’re already dealing with […]
Reducing the Cost of Chassis Rentals
There is a lot of “line items” when calculating how much it costs to ship your containerized goods across the […]
Tips to Avoid High Demurrage Charges
Logistics costs can stack up pretty quickly. Often time, shippers will end up with the wrong supply chain partners, with […]
How The Jones Act Affects Shipping Prices
Shipping laws and regulations can get surprisingly complicated pretty fast. In a previous post, we talked a bit about the […]
Foreign Trade Zones: 3 Key Benefits
International trade and logistics costs are sometimes difficult to manage. It often feels as though there’s a thousand ways to […]
Improving Your Customer Service: Controlling Your Cargo
Most employees are busy enough with their daily responsibilities. The last thing anyone wants to deal with is something going […]
Customer Routed: Do You Know Who Actually Controls Your Cargo?
When shipping cargo, there are always risks. If you have not already purchased cargo insurance, this might be the perfect […]
Benefits of ACH Duty Payments
There are a variety of ways that you can pay for import duty charges. Many shippers have sent payment via […]
Bond Renewal: What You Need to Know
International shipping can become a hassle if you are not aware of all the requirements needed to ship your goods. […]
What Is A Blind Shipment?
Blind shipments are a more common occurrence in the logistics world as of recent years. While the concept is rather […]
Step-By-Step: Required Documents for Exporting from the U.S.
We’re assuming you’ve done a little bit of homework before landing on this post. And most of what you’ve read […]