Air Freight Consolidation: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly In the world of logistics, the term "consolidation" shares the same definition across all modes of transportation. It is the concept of taking freight from multiple origins going to the same destination, and putting them together for transport. While every mode of travel has different benefits and problems, I am going … [Read more...]
US Export Restrictions Expand – Russia Responds with Import Bans
US Export Restrictions Expand - Russia Responds with Import Bans On July 29, 2014, The U.S. Commerce Department advised that it is further restricting trade with Russia in response to Russia's continued actions supporting separatists in Ukraine. BIS will institute a policy denying export, reexport or foreign transfer of certain items for use in Russia's energy sector that … [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...]
Import Document Requirements
Import Document Requirements Now that you have secured your supplier overseas, now it’s time to determine what documentation will be required to import your goods into the United States. Importing into the United States is a bit more cumbersome than exporting from the USA. The 1st thing you will need to do is determine who will file the entry documents to the US Customs … [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...]