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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 […]
IP Telephony: An Opportunity for Foreign Trade
IP telephony can reduce telephony costs for foreign trading companies. Ultimately, the added convenience of this technology can help a […]
Reducing International Buying Risk with a Letter Of Credit
There’s a lot of risk involved in the buying, supplying, and shipping business. You’re dealing with dozens of different parties […]
Reduce Shipping Spend Through Buyer Consolidation
Everyone is on the lookout for ways to reduce their shipping costs. For those who frequently ship via LCL methods, […]
Saving on Shipping: Freight Consolidation & FCL Shipping Methods
For many businesses, shipping is one of the most frustrating costs. Depending on the type of business, logistics can in […]
The Internet of Things (IoT)
The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) has been gaining importance in recent years. This concept refers to the […]
LTL Capacity Crunch: Best Practices
The capacity crunch has been amongst some of the top concerns for shippers in the U.S. during 2018. Unfortunately, over […]
Goods Arrived but Not Available: Why?
Transportation is both (a) one of the most important piece of a company’s supply chain, and (b) the least understood […]
Responsibilities of the Exporter under DDP Incoterms
Incoterms are a huge area of misunderstanding among U.S. importers and exporters. However, they play a crucial role in defining […]
Marketing in the Logistics Industry
Not so long ago, business growth and customer acquisition were based on client relationship progression, great deliverance, and customer referrals. […]
Keys to Internationalize Your eCommerce
At the end of the world crisis, a lot of companies, especially e-commerce, have entered new markets. Once they are […]
The Pain of Disconnect – Why You Aren’t Switching Transportation Vendors (Even For Better Prices)
Just about every freight forwarder has been perplexed by the idea of customer acquisition and retention. How do customers come […]
New NAFTA Agreement: U.S., Canada, and Mexico
On Sunday, September 30th, Trump announced a new revision to the trade agreements between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico – […]
Trucking Insurance 101: Non-Trucking Liability Insurance
As a business, you know it’s important to keep your equipment and goods safe. Obviously, this is the purpose of […]