It’s no doubt that the shipping industry is being hit hard in recent months. Getting cargo overseas or importing to […]
Tag: Logistics
Staying Ahead with a Tight Capacity Shipping Market
The events of 2020 had quite the impact on the volatility of the shipping market. While U.S. Imports dropped drastically […]
What is the SHIELD Protocol and How Can It Help You in 2021?
2021 is everyone’s year… or at least that’s what we’re all thinking to ourselves. 2020 brought tons of challenges to […]
Advantages of Using a Freight Forwarder in the Face of Disruptions
There’s no doubt that 2020 has taken its toll on businesses around the globe. While certain industries have been hit […]
Project Cargo: How to Find The Right Freight Forwarder
Project cargo sure is appropriately named – it’s a lot to deal with. Aside from the logistics of getting a […]
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 […]