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...
by Corina Meoño | Apr 3, 2017 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
11 Essential Global Logistics Terms In the world of ocean and air freight, there are a lot of industry terms and jargon that relate to compliance or are essential to ensuring a smooth shipment. As an international freight forwarder, we’ve compiled a quick reference of...
by Corina Meoño | Jan 25, 2017 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Ports, Supply Chain Dictionary
Supply Chain Compliance 101 As you may have noticed in the supply chain and logistics world, there are a lot of terms you will need to learn. Many are abbreviations for government agencies, laws or specific compliance requirements; but all are essential to ensure...