Do I Need to Hire a Customs Broker?
In 2016 alone, the total value of U.S. imports and exports was close to $5 trillion. Some of that value comes from services, but goods account for the lion’s share of both imports and exports….
What You Need to Know if You’re a First-Time Importer or Exporter
If you’re a first-time importer or exporter, you may be a bit clueless as to what you need to do to successfully make or receive shipments from abroad. Importing and exporting are not simple processes….
What Does a Customs Broker Really Do?
A customs broker is a type of commercial broker who focuses on shipments and the transfer of goods across borders. This requires a specific set of skills and benefits people who ship goods across…
5 Must-Know Facts About International Commercial Shipping
International Commercial Shipping The commercial shipping industry is huge. Millions of products are shipped worldwide on a daily basis. Still, most of us know little to nothing about the process. Even as one of the…
What is C-TPAT and How will it Affect the Shipping of Your Commercial Goods?
Running an international supply chain is a tough task. You have a ton of logistical issues and concerns to keep track of while making sure those items are delivered on time and intact. After September…
International Freight Forwarders: The Impact of 3D Printing
The 3D printing industry has been changing almost every business sector. For international freight forwarders, this can be a big concern. 3D printers turn 3D images into tangible objects by creating them in layers. This…
How 3D Printing Affects the Future of International Air Freight Forwarders
The phenomenal strides in modern technology have made life easier for humans. Engineering geniuses have invented how to minimize manual labor by using robotics and microchips. Telecoms replaced telegraph and made communication instantaneous. The latest…
What Influences the Cost and Timing of Your International Shipment?
Local business has grown exponentially so much that even foreign customers have expressed their desire to order from you. But then you wonder, are you really ready to expand overseas? And since you would be…
Factors that Affect the Cost and Timing of Your International Shipment
Globalization has made it possible for small businesses to compete with huge corporations, both local and abroad. Decades ago, only big-named corporations were capable of shipping their products to foreign entities. This changed with the…
How to ship goods to arrive on time and in good condition
Imagine having to physically transport your international freight shipments all by yourself, and to a different destination or drop off points. Life can be dreadfully exhausting if that’s the case. Luckily, shipping goods and merchandise…