There are enough factors involved in the shipping process to make anyone’s head spin. But that’s what 3PL’ are for. […]
Tag: Exports
Importance of IMO Declaration Form
How many forms, signatures, approval emails, and other documents have you had to write your name on in some way, […]
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 […]
Divisions 1-3: What is Classified as a Dangerous Good
You don’t need us to tell you that there are a ton of legalities and requirements for the handling and […]
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 […]
Air Transport: Commonly Overlooked Factors
Air transport and speed go hand in hand with one another. You probably already know the advantages of using air […]
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 […]
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 […]
Responsibilities of the Exporter under DDP Incoterms
Incoterms are a huge area of misunderstanding among U.S. importers and exporters. However, they play a crucial role in defining […]
Benefit of Telex Release
Everything these days is all about “efficiency”. We want processes to move faster with less man power and less room […]
How to File for Tariff Exemptions on New China Tariffs
It’s no doubt that the new tariffs on products imported to the U.S. are a hot topic. The initial scare […]
How to Ship Wine Internationally
Shipping liquids internationally can get to be a bit sticky (thank you, thank you.) Certain carriers won’t accept specific types […]
Shipping Electronics in Bulk: Things to Be Mindful Of
As technology has progressed, there has been a great influx of traffic in the e-commerce world. Giants like Amazon.com have […]
Why LA Ports Are Always Congested
Anyone who works with imports knows that the ports of LA and Long Beach are very congested. In fact, that’s […]
Single-Entry Bond Minimum and Maximum Values
Single-Entry Bond Minimum and Maximum Values We talk a lot about U.S. Customs Bonds. After all, they are at the […]