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 | 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 Corina Meoño | Oct 2, 2018 | Compliance, Logistics
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 increases amid the U.S. trade war with China. As a... 
by Eric Jochim | Aug 15, 2018 | China, Compliance, Freight Forwarder
As a follow up to Trade War with China: An Importer’s Survival Guide, we’ve included the three lists of recently implemented and proposed tariff increases from Mainland China.Download Lists BelowList 1 – 25% Increase (effective 7/6/18) List 2 –... 
by Eric Jochim | Jul 25, 2018 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder
Unfortunately for many businesses in the USA, America finds itself in the position of fighting a “four front” trade war against Canada, Mexico, the entire European Union and, most significantly of all, China. That single country is the source of many goods, materials,... 