How to Reduce Import Duties in the U.S., and Stay Compliant

How to Reduce Import Duties in the U.S., and Stay Compliant

If you’re a U.S. importer, you might be overpaying import duties. Unless, that is, you have a large internal trade compliance team to manage the many regulatory and administrative details that impact those costs. How much of your hard-earned profit are you turning...
Implementation Challenges of a China Plus One Strategy

Implementation Challenges of a China Plus One Strategy

We’ve all heard of China Plus One, a strategy companies are employing to reduce supply chain risk associated with exclusive reliance on China factories for production. Discussions on this topic typically deal with high-level questions like “Does it make sense...
Shipping to Hong Kong from South China

Shipping to Hong Kong from South China

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...