Import Trade Compliance: 2022 Outlook
Import trade compliance is often forgotten during yearly organizational strategy sessions. But it is a vital element of global trade management and has taken on heightened importance during the COVID-19 pandemic and its widespread disruption of global supply chain...
A Primer on Ocean Freight Container Specifications
No symbol is more representative of global trade than the ocean shipping container. Close to 800 million containers are shipped globally (World Bank , 2019 data), accounting for about 80% of the goods being shipped. But containers come in different shapes and sizes....
Pan European Logistics: Why Choose the Netherlands?
Over 1,000 American and Chinese companies have established the Netherlands as the hub for their Pan European logistics and product distribution. The reason: money. The country’s central location makes it Europe’s most economical transportation hub. And favorable trade...
Why Port Delays Are Increasing the Need for Ocean Cargo Insurance
Special reports on the national nightly news. Presidential press conferences. Emergency legislation. Few business stories are more visible these days than the congestion at global seaports and the related supply chain slowdowns. But there are hidden consequences of...
