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... 
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... 