How To Avoid Demurrage

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 12, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics

While the term demurrage may seem unfamiliar to new shippers, knowing how to avoid demurrage charges is essential when shipping. Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal. Also known as the last free date (LFD),...

Shipment is Stuck at Customs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 14, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics

A message that your shipment is stuck at customs is the last response that a shipper wants to receive. This is especially true for cargo that is time-sensitive freight, like perishable or products for selling. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is...

Importing Pets Into the U.S.

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 7, 2023 | Importing, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics

Compared to bringing material goods, importing pets into the U.S. has its characteristics and challenges. While getting pets into the U.S. may be easier than other countries, there are essential regulations shippers should follow. Failure to comply and prepare...

Are You Declaring and Shipping Hazmat Properly?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 28, 2022 | Customs Clearance, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics

A customs declaration is one of the primary forms required when shipping cargo into or out of a country. This document gives details of what is being imported/exported. When moving your freight internationally, you must be aware that you need to declare goods...

Do I Need a Customs Broker?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 6, 2022 | Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Import and Export Experts

A common term constantly heard in international shipping is Customs Broker. Customs brokers are licensed corporations, partnerships, and private individuals who arrange importers’ customs clearance process. When a shipper brings cargo into a country like the...

How to Import Goods From China to the United States

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 11, 2022 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics

Importing commercial goods from China into the United States involves more than arranging transportation. Before the supplier ships the cargo, the importer should understand whether the product is admissible, how it will be classified under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff...