Demand for China to Europe Rail Freight Surging

Demand for China to Europe Rail Freight Surging

China is the European Union’s largest trading partner. Last year, more than USD $550 billion worth of goods made its way from China to Europe (Statista) – 20.5% of the EU’s total imports (Eurostat).  The vast majority of that freight moved via ocean container....
China Plus One Strategy: Notes from Podcast

China Plus One Strategy: Notes from Podcast

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...
Air freight shippers: Are you ICS2 compliant?

Air freight shippers: Are you ICS2 compliant?

Starting March 1, 2023, air freight shippers and their freight forwarders must ensure compliance with Release 2 of the European Union’s (EU) new Import Control System (ICS2) or risk delays and possible fines. The system requires shippers to submit more detailed data,...