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Shipping to Canada
Just because driving over the Canadian border is easy doesn’t mean the same is true for exports. There are a […]
5 Must-Have Attributes of a Logistics Manager
Every company and job is different in some way, shape, or form; we understand that. However, we also understand that […]
Debunking Myths About Intermodal Shipping
Intermodal transportation is easily the fastest growing mode of domestic shipping. Simply put, intermodal transportation is a shipping method that […]
Methods to Submitting RFQs for Freight Forwarders
Money drives decisions. We understand that. And in an industry such as international shipping, the freight budget is often treated […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Techniques to Properly Palletize Shipments to Avoid Damage
Research conducted by our internal marketing team demonstrates that the #1 complaint of international shippers is cargo damage. At some […]
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 […]
When Do I File With AMS Customs?
AMS, or the Automated Manifest System, plays a huge role in imports to the United States. It was created by […]
4 Incoterms That Will Save You Money and Reduce Shipping Risk
Do you ever feel like your staring at a bowl of alphabet soup with export terminology? If so, incoterms have […]
When to Use Single-Entry Customs Bonds
Customs bonds are a requirement for any business importing to the United States. Any business or individual that plans on […]
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 […]
COGSA Cargo Insurance: Actually, You’re Not Covered…
No one likes damaged goods showing up to their door. Unfortunately, for those who ship on a consistent basis (imports […]