How to Choose a China Freight Forwarder

How to Choose a China Freight Forwarder

If you’re shipping cargo into and out of China, you need a freight forwarding and logistics partner that can get you the capacity you need, at the right price, while helping you avoid Customs delays and other issues that can slow down your supply chain. Many...
What Are Incoterms and How to Use Them Effectively

What Are Incoterms and How to Use Them Effectively

Incoterms®.  You know the word.  You understand that these commercial selling terms are important.  But there’s still that nagging feeling: What are Incoterms? Do I really understand them well enough? And, do I even need to? We can answer that last question. Yes, you...
Overcoming Congestion at US Ports

Overcoming Congestion at US Ports

If there ever was a time to get creative with international freight, it’s now. Congestion at US ports has hit record levels at a time when brands are desperate to replenish inventories for the peak shipping season. Here’s a snapshot of the situation at 3 of America’s...
What Are US Importer of Record Responsibilities?

What Are US Importer of Record Responsibilities?

For companies importing products into America, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has established detailed requirements that must be followed. But at the heart of these compliance details is a very simple idea. You need to know your business partners. CBP wants...
Global Trade Compliance: Understanding the Basics

Global Trade Compliance: Understanding the Basics

Driving a car. Filing your taxes. Playing a board game. These and just about every activity you can think of have rules and instructions telling you what you can, can’t and must do. International commerce is no different. The set of rules governing global business...