On: November 18, 2020 By: David Noah
LCL Shipping: How It Applies to Exporters
LCL shipping stands for less than a container load. An LCL export describes a cargo loads that are not large enough to fill a full 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container.
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On: November 11, 2020 By: David Noah
Why Does Exporting Have to Be So Hard?
Here are five reasons exporting can be so much harder than domestic sales—(1) distance, (2) language and cultural barriers, (3) international trade terms, e.g. Incoterms 2020, (4) customs and country regulations, and (5) challenges getting paid—and resources and strategies for overcoming each.
On: November 2, 2020 By: David Noah
U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration for Exports to Israel
US exports to Israel no longer require the green US Certificate of Origin for Exports to Israel form. Instead, exporters whose goods qualify under the terms of the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement must include the U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration on their commercial invoice.
On: October 5, 2020 By: David Noah
What Your Sales Team Needs to Know about Export Compliance
For many companies, export compliance is something that happens after a sale is made. That can be too late. In order for your company's compliance plan to work properly--and to ensure your sales team isn't wasting time and money--it's something they need to be aware of right from the start.
On: September 30, 2020 By: David Noah
Why Is the Census Bureau Monitoring Your Exports?
The Census Bureau does more than count the population of the U.S. It also gathers import-export trade statistics with the help of your electronic export information (EEI), the data that most exporters need to submit through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal.
On: August 19, 2020 By: David Noah
5 Potential Problems with Your Export License Application
If you've determined your products require an export license before you can ship them, you most likely need to apply through the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) SNAP-R system. Make sure you avoid these five common errors that can delay your license and potentially get you in trouble.
On: July 6, 2020 By: David Noah
Filing through AESDirect: 20 Terms Exporters Need to Know
Most export shipments to countries other than Canada require the exporter or the exporter's representative to file their electronic export information (EEI) through AESDirect located on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) platform. To do it right, you need to understand the terminology.
On: May 27, 2020 By: David Noah
NAFTA vs. USMCA: The North American Free Trade Agreement and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
It seems like it has been in the news forever: USMCA is replacing NAFTA. Well, it's finally happening. Beginning July 1, 2020, the United States, Mexico and Canada are implementing their new free trade agreement. And for many importers and exporters, it's more than just NAFTA version 2.0.
On: April 27, 2020 By: David Noah
6 Reasons Not to Use Word Templates for Your Export Documents
While using a Microsoft Word or other template for your export documents may seem easy, it can end up being a frustrating waste of time and money. Shipping Solutions export documentation software allows you to quickly and accurately create your export forms plus do so much more.
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