What is the Correct Consignee Type for AES? Recent changes to the way US Customs require AES filings to be completed have resulted in requiring further information about your consignee. Specifically the type of company they are and how they are using your goods. Knowing your customer and their business is important not only for AES but also for export compliance in regards to … [Read more...]
How declining vessel schedule integrity impacts shippers/consignees.
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...]
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...]
Basic Information Required to Obtain a Freight Quote
Basic Information Required to Obtain a Freight Quote When gathering information to obtain an international freight quote, there are a few bits of information you will need to help the freight forwarder offer the quickest and cheapest price possible. Mode of transport How are you planning to ship your goods? Typically ocean freight is more economical (unless a shipment … [Read more...]
How much Cargo can I load in my container?
How much Cargo can I load in my container? Will my goods fit in a container? These are a couple of questions I am frequently asked by customers. There is specific software available from multiple companies that show you complete load plans of cargo once you enter all the freight information such as pieces, weight and dimensions. However, for a company that does not … [Read more...]