by Wade Carlson | Feb 19, 2019 | Compliance, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
In times of trade wars and economic uncertainty, importers contend with fluctuating tariff rates. If duties increase, it’s important to have strategies and resources in place to respond. One possible solution to the problem is a strategy known as tariff engineering.... 
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... 
by Wade Carlson | Nov 6, 2018 | Freight Forwarder, Logistics
Marine Insurance and why your Shipments need itFor homeowners and drivers alike, insurance is necessary to protect you and others. But when it comes to international trade, not all importers realize the importance of marine insurance. It protects you from damage,... 
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 Kathy Phan | Mar 7, 2018 | China, Freight Forwarder, Logistics, Ports
Global business can be tricky, especially when you are not familiar with your business partner’s culture. A normally friendly gesture used in American business can offend someone from another country while idioms can be lost in translation and be easily... 
by Kathy Phan | Feb 2, 2018 | China, Freight Forwarder, Logistics
It’s mid-February, nearing your shipment deadline, and your supplier in Shanghai hasn’t responded since your last email a week ago. While an entire country is celebrating, you’re in full panic-mode. Maybe you forgot or maybe you didn’t even know about Chinese New Year... 