Based on a report, in part, from the National Retail Federation, the import cargo at ports could slow to a standstill this summer. During two of the busiest summer months, the growth is expected to be flat. Though May is expected to post an increase of over 3% from last year, the economy is expected to slow it's recovery. Retailers are cautious about inventory levels. For … [Read more...]
Advice for New Importers
If you are considering becoming an importer, the first thing you should do is familiarize yourself with all of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP ) policies and procedures before actually importing your goods. Will you need a license to import? CBP does not require an importer to have a license or permit, but other agencies may require a permit, license, or other … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabian Airlines Increases Options
Saudi Arabian Airlines Increases Options Saudi Airlines has always been a strong partner for any company with freighter service needed to or from the Middle East, and that proved true with their announcement of additional freighter stops to come in 2013. Saudi Airlines Cargo will add additional flights to selected routes in its existing freighter schedule, … [Read more...]
Delta Applies For Latin American Expansion
Delta Airlines has submitted their application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for additional flights from New York and Atlanta to Sao Paulo, Brazil. They are committed to increasing options in the Latin American market. "This is the first time in more than a decade that the Department of Transportation has the opportunity to allocate new Sao Paulo frequencies. These … [Read more...]
World’s Largest Ship, Maersk orders 10 Triple-E’s
The Triple-E is the world's largest ship. It is called the Triple-E because of it's 3 purposes: Economy of Scale, Energy Efficiency, and Environmentally improved. Maersk ordered an additional 10 of the Triple-E vessels to be built, the first 2 are under construction in DSME shipyard in Okpo, Korea. 5 of these vessels will be built by 2nd Half of 2013. Some industry … [Read more...]