How declining vessel schedule integrity impacts shippers/consignees. Ocean carrier’s vessel schedules have become increasingly less reliable in recent years. One carrier reported a drop from 78% vessel on time arrival performance on their transatlantic vessels between April and June 2013 to only 35% between January and March 2014. The results to shippers/consignees have … [Read more...]
Aircraft Containers Size and Compatibility
Aircraft Containers Size and Compatibility Freight can come in many shapes and sizes, and because of this airlines need to have multiple containers they can load in the aircraft. Depending on the aircraft, each one can carry a number of different airline containers each varying significantly in size. There are many different options available to airlines, so I will highlight … [Read more...]
Export Documentation
Export Documentation Great news, your company just won an order from that customer you have been working on for months or longer. Then you realize you have no idea what documentation is needed to get this shipment moving from the U.S. to the foreign country your company sold it to. Don't fret, there is some basic documentation needed for any shipment exporting from the U.S. … [Read more...]
USPPI Requirements
USPPI Requirements A couple of the questions we frequently get asked are: what does the term USPPI mean and what are the responsibilities for exporting overseas? This is especially true for routed export transactions. The USPPI is the U.S. Principal Party of Interest – basically the entity in the USA who is receiving the benefit of an export shipment. This can be a seller … [Read more...]
How to Compare Freight Quotes
How to Compare Freight Quotes How do you compare freight quotes to make sure you really are seeing the bottom line cost and comparing them equally? The best way to protect yourself and ensure you are seeing a true cost from your forwarders is to provide the most accurate information possible and also define the terms of the quote and what your expectations are in … [Read more...]