IMO 2023 Regulations: Definition and Implications

IMO 2023 Regulations: Definition and Implications

Jan 6, 2023 | Blog Post

With new IMO 2023 regulations, the International Maritime Organization continues its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by global cargo shipping on ocean vessels.  Here’s a quick history and rundown of IMO regulations past and new.    What is IMO?...
Semiconductor Supply Chain Infographic

Semiconductor Supply Chain Infographic

Dec 21, 2022 | Blog Post

The world has become dependent on computer chips. With that dependence comes risk associated with a highly complex, semiconductor supply chain.  Chip making is a multi-stage process that involves time-definite shipping of high-value raw materials and components from...
New U.S. CBP Rules Modernize Customs Broker Regulations

New U.S. CBP Rules Modernize Customs Broker Regulations

Dec 14, 2022 | Blog Post

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) just published new rules, effective December 19, aimed at modernizing customs broker regulations and operations. Like most changes to the US Code of Federal Regulations, they’ll go largely unnoticed. But importers would be...
Shipping from Vietnam: the Next Global Manufacturing Hub

Shipping from Vietnam: the Next Global Manufacturing Hub

Nov 17, 2022 | Blog Post

As manufacturers move more and more of their production out of China, Vietnam is becoming the next manufacturing hub for East-to-West supply chains. Shippers new to the country must find effective solutions for shipping from Vietnam, taking into account how freight...