Incoterms are a huge area of misunderstanding among U.S. importers and exporters. However, they play a crucial role in defining […]
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The Pain of Disconnect – Why You Aren’t Switching Transportation Vendors (Even For Better Prices)
Just about every freight forwarder has been perplexed by the idea of customer acquisition and retention. How do customers come […]
Why is My Shipment Late?
No one likes waiting – especially when its thousands of dollars of merchandise. Having a late/delayed shipping container is a […]
Per Diem Charges: How to Avoid Them
Turns out logistics industry professionals are familiar with more Latin than “E Pluribus Unum.” Whenever goods are transported internationally, the […]
4 Reasons You Need to Fire Your Freight Forwarder
It’s hard for us to write on such a grim logistics topic, we know it’s the case. Often times, a […]
Cleaning Your Shipping Container Before Use
Getting your goods ready for international shipping is a process. There are so many steps involved, such as wrapping your […]
Becoming an Incoterm Pro
International trade is a complicated topic. When two foreign parties are involved in a transaction, figuring out how expenses like […]
Specific vs. Ad Valorem Tariff Rates
Tariff Rates Definition If you import to the United States, you are most likely familiar with tariff rates and how […]
Importance of Tariff Rates on Transportation Costs
Transportation costs are a lump sum of so many different individual pieces that it can get hard to track exactly […]
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 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 […]
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 […]