Freight, Shipping Logistics, Technology

The Actual Cost Of Freight

Understanding the actual cost of freight is essential for successful international shipping. It’s more than just the carrier’s fee—it includes charges from freight forwarders, insurance, and more. Miscalculating these costs can disrupt your supply chain, leading to customs delays.

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3PL, Air Freight, Customs Broker, Customs Clearance, Importing, Shipping Logistics

Documentos para liberación aduanal

En A1 Worldwide Logistics te explicamos qué documentos necesitas para una liberación aduanal efectiva y de confianza.

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Agricultural imports, Importing, Supply Chain

Importing Avocados into the U.S.

Before bringing avocados into the U.S., a shipper must understand that they must follow various rules and regulations.

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Air Freight, Customs Broker, Importing

CBP Are Tightening E-Commerce

The CBP is cracking down on low-value e-commerce imports to prevent shippers from exploiting the de minimis rule.

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Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation

Importing Olive Oil To The U.S.

There are numerous things shippers should know before bringing olive oil into the U.S. It is essential to understand the various regulations for importation.

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Customs Clearance, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain

¿Qué son las zonas de libre comercio?

  Una pregunta común que suelen hacerse los nuevos comerciantes al comenzar es qué son las zonas de libre comercio (FTZ). Las FTZ son ubicaciones especializadas donde las empresas pueden

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Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation

Importing Cars from Japan

Understanding the regulations for bringing Japanese cars into the U.S. is essential. For example, almost all 1997 or newer Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars are illegal to import into the U.S.

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Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

What Are Free Trade Zones?

FTZs are specialized locations where shippers can import, re-export, manufacture, and store shipments with limited involvement of customs agencies.

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Agricultural imports, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics

Importing Flowers Into The U.S.

Floral products can be more challenging to bring into the U.S. than other imports. Along with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, shippers must follow regulations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Customs Broker, Customs Clearance, Importing, Shipping Logistics

Not Using a Licensed CHB

In international shipping, not using a licensed CHB can adversely impact the shipper and customs brokerage.

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