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 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... 