How to Claim Duty Drawback and Recover Costs on U.S. Imports

How to Claim Duty Drawback and Recover Costs on U.S. Imports

Import duties can significantly increase landed costs, especially as tariffs and trade regulations continue to shift. What many importers do not realize is that some of those duties may be recoverable through the U.S. Duty Drawback program. Duty drawback allows...
How to Reduce Merchandising Processing Fees

How to Reduce Merchandising Processing Fees

If you import goods into the US, you’re likely paying Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) on nearly every shipment. While the fee may seem small at first glance, it adds up quickly, especially for companies running high-frequency global supply chains. For many...
Why Sustainable Logistics Is a Smart Business Strategy

Why Sustainable Logistics Is a Smart Business Strategy

As environmental regulations expand and environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations rise, sustainability in logistics is no longer just about corporate responsibility or brand reputation. Increasingly, it is becoming a core business strategy that helps...
How to Reduce International Shipping Costs: 10 Strategies

How to Reduce International Shipping Costs: 10 Strategies

International shipping can easily eat 9–14% of sales, for importers moving goods from Asia, especially in low‑margin sectors. That spend is too big to treat as a black box. Ocean freight still accounts for most global trade by volume and sets the cost baseline, while...