China Plus One Strategy: Notes from Podcast

China Plus One Strategy: Notes from Podcast

Neil Johnson, Co-Founder of customs firm TNETS, recently joined Mike King for an episode of the Dimerco-sponsored Freight Buyer’s Club podcast. TNETS processes some $200 billion dollars in trade each year and Johnson talks frequently with shippers whose supply chains...
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...
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...