What You Need to Know About Section 321: De Minimis Value Entry
One import program that has become very relevant in the last few years, especially for the Apparel Manufacturing industry is De Minimis Value Entry or Section 321. US apparel importers with nearshore operations focused on “made to order” garments that are sold...
What Happens When Import Cargo Is Put on Hold by Customs
Understanding the Different Types of US Customs Holds and Exams Finding out that your cargo has been selected for Customs Exam is one the news an importer is not happy to hear from their customs broker. A Customs Exam...
Understanding Nearshore Manufacturing
The concept of offshore manufacturing or “offshoring” refers to the relocation of the production or assembly of goods to another country. It is worth noting that when a company establishes a subsidiary in a foreign country to produce goods sold in that country it is...
What is Bulk and Break-Bulk Transportation?
According to Statista (a leading provider of market and consumer data), it is estimated that 80% of all goods are carried by the sea with containers accounting for 60% of all maritime traffic. Prior to the development of modern containerization goods arriving at ports...
What are Freight Embargoes and Why do Carriers Set Them?
Freight Embargoes, What are They? Freight embargoes are common in the logistics industry, and they've become more frequent in recent times as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for moving freight has drastically increased. A Freight embargo is when a...
Working with a Freight Forwarder Instead of Directly with a Carrier
When shipping goods internationally, companies must decide whether to use the services of a freight forwarder or engage directly with a carrier. Freight forwarding companies are responsible for arranging the move of goods from point A to point B, acting as a liaison...
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