How to Reduce International Shipping Costs: 10 Strategies

How to Reduce International Shipping Costs: 10 Strategies

International shipping can easily eat 9–14% of sales, for importers moving goods from Asia, especially in low‑margin sectors. That spend is too big to treat as a black box. Ocean freight still accounts for most global trade by volume and sets the cost baseline, while...
Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA Tariffs

Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA Tariffs

As of February 23, 2026 Here’s a quick update on the status of tariffs and a summary of the Executive Orders (EOs) issued since the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday. “Officially” (based on an Executive Order issued last night) we are now at a global 10% tariff,...
Shipping from China to Europe – What are your Options?

Shipping from China to Europe – What are your Options?

Shifting trade lanes and volatile rates have made one thing clear: companies shipping from China to Europe need more than a default routing plan. Agility isn’t optional anymore and becomes a competitive necessity that separates those who stay on schedule from those...