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2020 Recap and How to Set Your Company Up for Success in 2021
2020 was a hard year for any of us. Most businesses saw the coronavirus affect their bottom line negatively, and […]
4 Tips: Minimizing International Shipping Risk in 2021
If 2020 has proven anything to us all, it’s that you need to expect the unexpected. Risk poses an actual […]
Difference Between a Seaway Bill and a Bill Of Lading
We have talked a lot about Bills Of Lading in the past – it seems to be one of the […]
What is Inherent Vice of Cargo?
Bad news with anything related to international cargo is always a huge bummer. Generally speaking, if something goes badly, it’s […]
Benefits of Express Bill Of Ladings
We’ve written plenty of posts on Bills of Lading, what they are, how they function, and the different types of […]
What Are Customs Exam Fees?
Perhaps one of the most common reasons shippers change their shipping providers is over hidden or surprise fees. Shipping costs […]
What is Bulk Cargo?
Every industry is exposed to entirely unique shipping circumstances. AMS Customs has their own procedure for every type of commodity […]
Evaluating Your Freight Forwarder During a Pandemic
The last several months have definitely put us all to the test. Navigating our roles with a heightened sense of […]
What is a Zone Rate?
Freight rates can get pretty complicated. If you’ve ever looked at your freight bills, you’ve probably noticed a pretty high […]
What is a Split Shipment?
Air shipping has probably risen in popularity over the last 5 years more than ever. And it’s not usually just […]
How to Evaluate Your New Transportation Vendor
Switching vendors is a difficult and often strenuous process. We often waste a lot of time and money dealing with […]
Is Air Transport Ever Cheaper than Ocean Transport?
Freight expenses often comprise some of the largest numbers on company budgets. Not only are you factoring in the cost […]
Using One vs. Multiple Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders play a pivotal role in the shipping process of most international shipping companies. A freight forwarder steps in […]
Importance of a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction
There are enough factors involved in the shipping process to make anyone’s head spin. But that’s what 3PL’ are for. […]