RFQ’s are perhaps the most widely used method when searching for a new freight forwarder. Shippers are pretty much only […]
Tag: International Business
LA Port Update: Delayed Yantian Cargo & Peak Season All At Once
If you’ve been keeping up with the market updates, you’re well aware that cargo has continued to move at record […]
Shipping in 2021: Recap on the First Six Months
Anyone working in shipping during the pandemic was dumbfounded by the turn of events in 2020. The first half of […]
COVID Outbreak at Yantian Port: Delays will Last Weeks
China has really gotten the brunt of COVID over the last year and a half. The virus started there and […]
Port Update: June 16th 2021
Despite fears of global economic collapse or recessions posed in the early months of 2020, shipment volume continues to rise […]
New GRI for Transpacific Eastbound to USA and What to Consider
It’s no secret that demand is at an all-time high in the shipping industry. We hear stories left and right […]
What to Expect in the Coming Months for Air Freight
It’s safe to assume that almost every single shipper has experienced the repercussions of the last year and a half […]
The Savannah Port is Expected to Grow
When it comes to news of port congestion, growth, and other industry updates, we pretty much only hear about Long […]
What is a Duty Drawback?
We all love a refund when possible, don’t we? Luckily, with duty drawbacks, the possibility of getting a refund on […]
Want to Know Your Estimated Duty Rate? Get an Estimate Today!
Any cargo with commercial value in excess of $2,500 entering the U.S. is subject to duties and taxes. But there’s […]
What Are Bonded Goods?
There are a ton of steps involved in any import to the U.S. It can be overwhelming when first getting […]
Why All Trade Lane Costs Vary Significantly
Trying to pin down exactly what your freight costs will be for every shipment can be an illusive goal. It […]
Boxes Lost at Sea? Why Cargo Insurance is So Important
Working in the shipping game means you assume a lot of risk. The carriers you work with, the freight forwarder […]
COVID-19 Cases at LA Ports: Could There Be a Shutdown?
Everyone knows that COVID has taken its toll on the economy, and frankly, most of us are probably sick of […]
RFQ Planning: What to Ask Potential Freight Forwarders
The first couple months after the new year are a pretty common time for shippers to consider switching their freight […]