On: April 24, 2023 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
The SAFE Port Act was enacted to protect U.S. ports and international supply chains from security threats. This article outlines the different strategies included in the act, such as increased cargo inspections, improved data sharing, and cooperation between U.S. and foreign ports.
On: April 17, 2023 By: David Noah
Sean Whitworth, a trusted international trade expert in the 3PL space, explains all of those fees you see on your ocean freight invoice. Which rates are fixed and which can be negotiated? What strategies can importers and exporters use to keep fees under control? During this episode of A Deeper Look, Sean shares even more advice than his article on the same topic.
On: April 12, 2023 By: Stephanie Martinez
Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Supplier (KYS) processes are a way for exporters to identify potential risks and avoid legal and reputational consequences of working with the wrong business partners. Here's a step-by-step look at how to implement KYC and KYS.
On: April 10, 2023 By: Lisa Nemer
Conducting export compliance screenings for shipments to Ukraine can be tricky. The United States has imposed embargoes on some parts of the country but not all. You must make sure you are using the proper Ukrainian state codes to generate accurate results.
On: April 10, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Here's what has us talking in April 2023 about international trade: (1) EAR amended to include human rights protection and 11 added to entity list; (2) A new way to monitor forced labor enforcement; (3) New tariffs on Russian-made aluminum could have broad impact on supply chains; (4) Who really paid for Section 301 and 232 tariffs?; and more.
On: April 5, 2023 By: Kari Crane
If you import goods into the United States, you need a solid understanding of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes to avoid unnecessary inspections, fees and delays at the border. Here's everything you need to know: what they are, when to use them, how to identify the correct HTS code for your product, and how they compare to HS codes and Schedule B codes.
On: March 31, 2023 By: David Noah
Olga Torres, founder and managing member of Torres Law and its affiliate advisory firm, Torres Trade Advisory, answers questions about the new sanctions the White House announced on February 24, 2023, against Russia on the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine invasion.
On: March 27, 2023 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
The last several years, more companies have started to shift away from a linear supply chain and toward a circular supply chain, where materials, products and waste are recycled, reused or repurposed. The goal is to keep resources in use for as long as possible, reducing waste and minimizing the need for new raw materials.
On: March 15, 2023 By: David Noah
Whether they work alone or as part of a team of people, export documentation specialists help companies generate accurate export documents that ensure timely delivery of goods, facilitate quick payments from customers, and stay compliant with export regulations.
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