Not Using the CBP ACE Portal? That’s a Mistake

Not Using the CBP ACE Portal? That’s a Mistake

May 26, 2023 | Blog Post

If you are a small to medium-sized U.S. importer or exporter, chances are you are not using the Customs & Border Protection (CBP) agency’s ACE portal to manage your trade transactions and compliance. That’s a mistake, and this article will explain why. First, some...
Best Practices: Semiconductor Spare Parts Logistics

Best Practices: Semiconductor Spare Parts Logistics

May 16, 2023 | Blog Post

There’s manufacturing, and then there’s semiconductor manufacturing. If a machine goes down during wafer fabrication, that lost production time can equate to tens of millions of dollars in lost revenue. That’s why a reliable solution for semiconductor...
China Plus One Strategy: Notes from Podcast

China Plus One Strategy: Notes from Podcast

Apr 13, 2023 | Blog Post

Neil Johnson, Co-Founder of customs firm TNETS, recently joined Mike King for an episode of the Dimerco-sponsored Freight Buyer’s Club podcast. TNETS processes some $200 billion dollars in trade each year and Johnson talks frequently with shippers whose supply chains...
Semiconductor Shipping of Capital Equipment to Foundries

Semiconductor Shipping of Capital Equipment to Foundries

Apr 12, 2023 | Blog Post

When we think of semiconductor shipping, we think small – those tiny little chips that are the brains within our computers, our phones, our refrigerators, and even our cars. But that chip-making supply chain actually starts with huge, highly sensitive manufacturing...