Logistics and Trade Compliance: 2023 Outlook

Logistics and Trade Compliance: 2023 Outlook

Jan 26, 2023 | Blog Post

Much of the risk in supply chain management lies at the intersection of logistics and trade compliance. As supply chains became disrupted over the past few years, companies began sourcing products from different countries.  New suppliers can introduce uncertainty...
Shipping to Hong Kong from South China

Shipping to Hong Kong from South China

Jan 16, 2023 | Blog Post

Shipping to Hong Kong from South China has become more challenging with COVID-related slowdowns and the approaching Chinese New Year. However, alternatives exist to keep cargo flowing smoothly. Here’s some background. Every day, large volumes of cargo move from South...
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...