On: January 28, 2026 By: Kari Crane
What's the difference between duties, tariffs and taxes? We explain the costs you need to understand before importing or exporting and how to accurately calculate the true cost, or landed cost, of your goods, accounting for all the fees you'll need to pay.
On: December 29, 2025 By: Kari Crane
We look back at the biggest developments in U.S. trade in 2025—tariffs, export controls, enforcement actions and what importers and exporters need to know for 2026.
On: November 17, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Learn how to export from the U.S. to Canada without delays or tax surprises. Understand CARM, GST, customs rules—and how Global Gateway can help.
On: November 3, 2025 By: Kari Crane
International trade is complex. Learn how an export management service can help you overcome compliance, tax and shipping challenges—without opening a foreign entity.
On: May 19, 2025 By: Kari Crane
FOB (Free On Board) means different things in domestic and international trade. Learn the key differences between U.S. FOB and Incoterms 2020 FOB, when to use FCA instead and how to avoid costly shipping mistakes.
On: May 14, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Estimating your international shipping costs? Start with our easy-to-use CBM Calculator to find out exactly how much space your cargo takes. You'll also learn the key differences between CBM, chargeable weight and volumetric weight—so you can avoid costly surprises.
On: April 7, 2025 By: David Noah
Understand the key differences between freight forwarders and customs brokers—who handles what, where their roles overlap, and how they can streamline your import and export processes.
On: March 13, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Find out who the top U.S. trading partners are and what you need to know about exporting to these markets, including compliance and documentation.
On: March 10, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Most customs delays happen because of these three common mistakes on the commercial invoice—and they’re easy to prevent! Follow these best practices to keep your shipments moving and avoid costly disruptions.
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