Intermodal transportation is easily the fastest growing mode of domestic shipping. Simply put, intermodal transportation is a shipping method that […]
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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 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 […]
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 […]
Global Marketing – Brand Awareness vs. Brand Authority
In today’s business landscape, authority has the final say. There’s not much room for convincing a shopper to purchase 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 […]
CBP Record Keeping: All the Legalities You Didn’t Know
Keeping records organized can be a tedious task. Furthermore, when it comes to past shipments and transactions, sometimes it feels […]
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 […]
Multiple Shippers with One Bill Of Lading: Is It Possible?
We have written extensively on the topic of Bills Of Lading lately. If you haven’t yet read up on what […]
House Bill Of Lading vs. Master Bill Of Lading
Most people who handle imports and exports frequently deal with something called a Bill Of Lading. A Bill Of Lading […]
Becoming an Incoterm Pro
International trade is a complicated topic. When two foreign parties are involved in a transaction, figuring out how expenses like […]
Customs Bonds: Single-Entry to Continuous Bond Tipping Point
Customs bonds are a simple but crucial topic in the shipping industry – particularly to those who deal with imports. […]