Shipping Logistics, Importing, Supply Chain

Importing During Chinese New Year

During the holiday, ports, shipping companies, and factories limit operations or shut down, which can cause supply chain disruptions.

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Shipping Logistics, Air Freight, Economic trends, Supply Chain

Conflict Is Growing Airfreight

Businesses and shippers are seeing no end to the Gaza war and are seeing an impact on cargo movement.

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Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, 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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Shipping Logistics, Importing, Supply Chain

Are China Imports Declining?

Recently, many U.S. companies have been discussing other sourcing alternatives instead of China, making some ask, “Are China Imports Declining?”

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Shipping Logistics, grain exports, Transportation

Suez Canal Gaining U.S. Exports

While agricultural exporters tend to use the Panama Canal to reach Asia, delays force many to switch to the Suez Canal.

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Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Freight

Documents In Customs Clearance

When bringing shipments into the U.S., having the correct documentation can save time and money.

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Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics

How To Avoid Demurrage

Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal.

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Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Panama Canal Transits Lowering

With the Panama Canal being one of the most important trade routes in international shipping, limitations have a considerable impact.

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Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Shipping By Air Or Ocean

While both methods can be equally valuable to a supply chain, specific shipments benefit from one.

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Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics

Shipment is Stuck at Customs

CBP has to carefully check cargo when entering the country and may sometimes put the shipment on hold. While there are many reasons why customs detains your goods, there are ways to prevent this from happening

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