by Cian Murphy | Oct 7, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Ocean freight, also called sea freight, is the transportation of goods by ship. Businesses use it to move commercial cargo between countries, from a few pallets in a shared container to full-container orders and oversized equipment. For a U.S. import, the shipment...
by Cian Murphy | Oct 7, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
LCL shipping, short for less than container load, lets your business move ocean freight in a container shared with other shippers. You book space for your cargo instead of reserving a whole container. For a business importing a few pallets at a time, that can make...
by Cian Murphy | Oct 7, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
FCL stands for full container load. With FCL shipping, you reserve a container for your shipment instead of sharing its space with other shippers. The container does not have to be completely full. You are paying for its exclusive use, even when some space remains...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 24, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Before a winery dispatches a commercial order to the United States, the importing business should have its permit and product approvals in order. For bottled wine containing 7% to 24% alcohol by volume, this generally includes a TTB importer’s basic permit and a...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 24, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Customs clearance costs for U.S. imports can include the broker’s fee, import duties, and government processing charges. A shipment may also need a customs bond or additional filing services. The amount depends on the goods and the work involved, so the advertised...
by Cian Murphy | Sep 22, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
Commercial tobacco imports require a permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or TTB, before the business begins importing. The products must also meet the U.S. requirements that apply to their category. A permit to operate does not establish whether...
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