by Wade Carlson | Jul 26, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Logistics, Technology
Podcast Transcript: Wade Carlson Hey everyone and Welcome back. Thanks for joining us for the 2nd edition of our flagship podcast that we like to call: The PortCast – Where we speak logistics. In this special two-part installment, Craig Fuller,... 
by Wade Carlson | Jul 1, 2019 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
What is an FTZ? Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ’s) are designated geographical areas (typically warehouses) governed by U.S. Customs. Generally located around major ports throughout the country, FTZ’s were created by the Foreign-Trade Zones Act of 1934 to encourage trade... 
by Wade Carlson | May 31, 2019 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Anatomy of an HTS Code HTS is the abbreviation for Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The HTS is a master list of 10-digit codes that classifies internationally traded goods. It was developed in 1988 by the World Customs Organization – not only to determine the duty... 
by Wade Carlson | May 23, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, Freight Forwarder, International Fun Facts, Logistics
Importers worldwide looking to manufacture their products in Asia want two things: high quality and low cost. While China is known for manufacturing virtually any type of product, increased production costs and trade disputes have caused companies to look elsewhere.... 
by Corina Meoño | Apr 26, 2019 | Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
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 could explain the delay. Other than the... 
by Wade Carlson | Mar 25, 2019 | Air Freight Forwarding, Compliance, Supply Chain Dictionary
The Known Shipper Management System (KSMS) is a program the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses to qualify shippers to load cargo on passenger planes in the U.S. The purpose of the KSMS is to enhance international and domestic airline safety and... 
by Wade Carlson | Mar 14, 2019 | China, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Trade Shows
Boasting the 2nd largest economy and leading the world in exports, China has become the preferred source of supply for many US importers. So why do they flock to Asia? Other than the manufacturing costs being relatively inexpensive – scalability, efficiency, and... 
by Wade Carlson | Feb 22, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, China, Compliance, International Fun Facts, Logistics
Podcast Transcript: Wade Carlson: Forget the trade war; China’s got bigger problems Hey, everyone. Welcome to the PortCast, where we speak logistics. Since the global financial crisis China’s economy is... 
by Wade Carlson | Feb 19, 2019 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Boasting the 2nd largest economy and leading the world in exports, China has become the preferred source of supply for many US importers. So why do they flock to Asia? However, sourcing in China can be a challenging assignment. Language barriers and other cultural... 
by Wade Carlson | Jan 31, 2019 | Freight Forwarder, LCL, Logistics
Buyer’s Consolidations: Improving Landed Cost on LCL If you import and have multiple suppliers near a single origin port, your freight forwarder may have an opportunity to improve supply-chain efficiency by creating a buyer’s consolidation. If you aren’t... 