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Tag: Logistics
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 […]
3 Ways to Get AMS Customs on Your Bad Side
It’s no fun to have enemies. Especially in the business field. Unpaid dues, lousy practices, and careless business relationship management […]
Benefits of Being a Known Shipper
Over the last few months, we have received a lot of questions regarding how a company can become a known […]
4 Ways to Save on LTL Shipping
Many businesses have implemented LTL shipping practices into their transportation model because of the wide array of benefits it provides. […]
Are Full Truckload Rates Better than Less Than Truckload Rates?
Shipping practices and mode selection are often determined based on final price. After all, for businesses who are shipping on […]
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 […]
Working with a Freight Forwarder vs. Going Directly to Steamship Lines
Everyone knows that freight forwarders play the role of a “middleman” in the transportation process. People come to us, we […]
5 Tips for Working With a Freight Forwarder
Whether you are just beginning to ship your products, switching transportation vendors, or are looking for better ways to improve […]
4 Tips for Streamlining Hazardous Material Shipping
As we’ve covered before, hazardous material handling, shipping, and disposal can be tricky. There’s so many legalities and rules involved […]
Reverse Logistics: What is it and Why is it Important?
Many businesses see logistics as the “last” stage in the sales cycle. The product has been manufactured, stored, posted for […]