Document management is one of the many organization hassles of running a business. While the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction can […]
Tag: Imports
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calculating Tariff Costs for International Shipments
Shipping products around the world can get pricey really quick. Aside from the raw costs associated with container rentals and […]
Obama’s Duty Drawback for Value-Added Services Make an Appearance
Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a world where you don’t have to pay duties and import tariffs? Unfortunately, […]
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 […]