A Guide to International Freight Transit Times from Asia to USA
When you’re developing a plan for shipping goods from Asia to the USA, it’s critical to understand international transit times to support your supply chain strategy. Ocean and air freight transit times can vary widely depending on the point of origin and destination....
Section 232 Tariffs: Compliance Guidance for Importers
2025 was a year during which importers began to accept the reality of steep Section 232 or commodity-specific tariffs. The 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper in particular hit importers hard. Now at a tariff rate of 50% importers are constantly seeking ways to...
How to Reduce International Shipping Costs: 10 Strategies
International shipping can easily eat 9–14% of sales, for importers moving goods from Asia, especially in low‑margin sectors. That spend is too big to treat as a black box. Ocean freight still accounts for most global trade by volume and sets the cost baseline, while...
Global Expansion Challenges: Don’t Get Tripped Up by These Logistics Mistakes
Your global expansion plans can look solid on paper, yet still stall when planning meets reality. Logistics mistakes can lead to higher transportation costs, larger inventories to cover for delays, and increased product costs, all of which may make it difficult to...
