Did you know that there are Public Records of all your Imports? Your Company name, the Factory your purchased from, the Quantity and the Commodity are all accessible on public record. These records are compiled by U.S. Customs in the Automated Manifest System (AMS). A person or business can access this data and see your business name, the name of the factory overseas you … [Read more...]
Will US Import Growth Reach Standstill by Summer?
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...]
Why shippers should insure their cargo.
Although you thought you packed your shipment correctly, loaded it carefully on the truck or container as soon as it left your dock it was out of your control. The carrier’s goal is to deliver your cargo safely, but sometimes goods get damaged or worse - lost in transit. When this happens what are you covered for? What would a carrier be obligated to pay for a freight claim … [Read more...]
Why Should I Control My Export Shipment?
Top 10 Reasons to Control Your Freight and NOT ship Ex-Works 1. Shipping EXW doesn’t mean that your job is done when your customer’s forwarder picks up the freight Controlling your freight gives you a great customer service tool – the ability to track and trace your shipments – from your dock to the shipment’s final destination. 2. When you control your … [Read more...]
Export Packing Guidelines
I frequently get asked by my customers the best way to pack a standard pallet with their products to insure some protection against loading and unloading in trucks, aircraft, containers etc. Below is typically what I advise. All drums/packages must be loaded within the dimensions of the pallet with no overhang Cardboard layer between drums/packages and pallets to avoid … [Read more...]