ICS2 Release 3 Update

ICS2 Release 3 Update

The deadline for complying with the European Union’s (EU) Import Control System (ICS2) Release 3 has been postponed from March 1, 2024, to June 3, 2024. This applies to most companies transporting goods by sea, inland waterways, road, and rail into the EU. What is...
A Guide to Global Shipping of Medical Equipment and Devices

A Guide to Global Shipping of Medical Equipment and Devices

Shipping medical equipment is a sub-set of the global shipping industry that requires specialized expertise. Whether it’s laboratory testing devices or large, diagnostic scanners, these machines can contain fragile gauges, lenses, mirrors, computer chips and other...
What is Buyer’s Consolidation and How Does it Benefit You?

What is Buyer’s Consolidation and How Does it Benefit You?

If you’ve ever ordered a variety of items online and ended up with a mountain of packages because each came from a different seller, you’ll understand the challenges faced by businesses importing goods. Traditionally, each shipment from a separate supplier...
Shipping from Vietnam to the USA

Shipping from Vietnam to the USA

Vietnam and the US share a rich trade history, one that’s only grown stronger with the rise of the China + 1 strategy. As global manufacturers shift production to Vietnam to reduce risk and control costs, Vietnam shipping volumes to the US have surged—especially...