Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries Internationally: A Primer

Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries Internationally: A Primer

There’s much attention on lithium ion batteries these days. They power smart phones, tablets, and the electric vehicles we’ll all be driving someday. They are also considered dangerous goods (DG) from a shipping perspective and, therefore, require specialized...
Not Using the CBP ACE Portal? That’s a Mistake

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

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...