by Promptus LLC | Dec 1, 2022 | Freight Forwarding
If you frequently import goods, then you may be familiar with the United States Customs and Border Protection agency (US CBP). CBP is a branch of the United States government responsible for ensuring the security of our borders, immigration, and customs. Because of... 
by Promptus LLC | Nov 1, 2022 | Ocean Shipping
The rules for the international transportation of Dangerous Goods are governed by several international organizations, the main ones being the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). These organizations are... 
by Promptus LLC | Jul 31, 2022 | Freight Forwarding, Global Logistics Solutions
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... 
by Promptus LLC | Jul 7, 2022 | Ocean Shipping
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... 
by Promptus LLC | Jun 2, 2022 | Freight Forwarding
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... 
by Promptus LLC | Apr 4, 2022 | Freight Forwarding
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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