Shipping products around the world can get pricey really quick. Aside from the raw costs associated with container rentals and […]
Tag: Imports
Obama’s Duty Drawback for Value-Added Services Make an Appearance
Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a world where you don’t have to pay duties and import tariffs? Unfortunately, […]
Benefit of Telex Release
Everything these days is all about “efficiency”. We want processes to move faster with less man power and less room […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
When is a Bill Of Lading Issued?
There’s so many parties involved in the purchase, storing, handling, and transportation of internationally purchased goods. After all, you need […]
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 […]
The Role of the FMC in International Transportation
The United States is one of the most heavily involved countries in international trade and shipping. With the heavy volume […]