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...
Should you Join the U.S. CTPAT Trade Compliance Program?

Should you Join the U.S. CTPAT Trade Compliance Program?

Nov 11, 2022 | Blog Post

CTPAT Trade Compliance is the name for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) new, voluntary trade compliance program.  U.S. importers who are Tier II or Tier III members of the CTPAT supply chain security program can opt into the program by monitoring their own...
Update on Port of Oakland

Update on Port of Oakland

Nov 3, 2022 | News & Media

Happening Now Oakland Port dock workers returned for the 2nd shift on November 2nd and were ordered to work the 1st shift today, November 3rd. Terminal operations have resumed.  Truckers can be sent to the Port for pickup / delivery upon verification with the...
Shenzhen Warehouse Advantages

Shenzhen Warehouse Advantages

Oct 26, 2022 | Blog Post

Since 1979, when Shenzhen was declared China’s first “special economic zone,” the city has transformed from a small fishing town to China’s largest exporting city. Today, Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Whether you are exporting...
The Challenge of Setting up a Manufacturing Plant in India

The Challenge of Setting up a Manufacturing Plant in India

Sep 26, 2022 | Blog Post

The Government of India has established many incentive programs to encourage foreign electronics companies to set up manufacturing plants in India. And many such companies are making the move. But, in the process, they’re finding unexpected logistics and trade...