by Corina Meoño | Apr 26, 2019 | Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Demurrage: FAQ’s and How to Avoid it Imagine for a moment your freight has arrived at the port. Five days have passed, and your cargo still has not left the terminal. What could have happened? Poor communication and coordination, disputes, and lack of contingencies...
by Corina Meoño | Oct 2, 2018 | Compliance, Logistics
Mastering Duty Payment Options: ACH and PMS Mastering Duty Payment Options: ACH & PMS Customs duties are a part of daily life as an importer, but their impact on company operations can be significant. This impact is becoming more severe with recent tariff...
by Corina Meoño | Sep 21, 2017 | Freight Forwarder, Insurance, Logistics
The Importer’s Guide to Navigating Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather The effect of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters on supply chains worldwide is growing year over year. The data proves it too: Since 2012, global supply chain management...
by Corina Meoño | Aug 3, 2017 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics
Why Your Freight Forwarder Should Be C-TPAT Certified If you are an importer, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arguably has the biggest impact on your business, short of your customers. The CBP plays a major role in the trade industry, enforcing the rules and...
by Corina Meoño | Jun 1, 2017 | Compliance, Insurance
What Is a Customs Bond and Why Importers Need One The moment has arrived. You’re ready to start importing your goods. There’s only one step left: Getting your customs bond. However, have you ever wondered what a customs bond is and why you need one? Or which bond is...