International Trade Compliance: The Role of Technology

International Trade Compliance: The Role of Technology

Software and other automation solutions exist to make it easier to manage complex tasks or functions. The more complex, the more upside to using software to manage the details. But when it comes to the complex processes involved in international trade compliance, a...
What is a US Customs Bond?

What is a US Customs Bond?

Imagine importing a product from another country. The government wants to ensure you’ll pay all associated taxes and fees. That’s where a customs bond comes in. Think of it as a financial safety net for the government, guaranteeing your compliance with...
Building Airline ULDs: What You Need to Know

Building Airline ULDs: What You Need to Know

If you’re shipping air freight, your main concern is getting the freight where it needs to be, and fast. You’re not necessarily concerned about the equipment used and exactly how the freight moves from origin to destination. Truckers, forwarders and air carriers take...
Optimizing Shipping from Shenzhen, China to USA

Optimizing Shipping from Shenzhen, China to USA

If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re shipping from Shenzhen, China to the USA. You’re not alone. Shenzhen is China’s largest exporting city and a mecca for outsourced manufacturing, particularly for high-tech goods. But many of...