On: August 15, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The last few years have been filled with highs and lows for those involved in international trade. Imports and exports soared, while relationships with some top trade partners strained. We’re more than halfway through 2022. Let’s look back at where we started the year and where things are headed.
On: August 10, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The U.S. State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued two open general licenses (OGLs) authorizing the reexports and retransfers of most unclassified defense articles to preapproved parties in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
On: July 25, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) definitions for U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) Address and State of Origin are almost identical, yet the U.S. Census Bureau says many exporters aren't correctly reporting this data when filing through AES. Here's what you need to understand.
On: July 18, 2022 By: Kari Crane
At one time, shipping professionals were predicting a return to normal as pandemic pressures eased and the world got back to business. But the following supply chain facts show what importers and exporters now know: Supply chain pressures are here to stay.
On: July 13, 2022 By: David Noah
Exporters and importers are sometimes confused about the differences between the Incoterms 2020 rules FOB and CIF. Who is responsible for paying for what during the international journey? When does risk transfer from the seller to the buyer? We explain the differences.
On: July 11, 2022 By: Leslie Glick
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act creates a rebuttable presumption that goods produced in whole or in part in the Xinjiang region of China are produced with forced labor and therefore prohibited from importation. CBP has issued guidance to help importers comply with the new law.
On: July 6, 2022 By: Kari Crane
Most exporters use freight forwarders to manage international transportation for their goods. But, especially with shipping costs on the rise, you may wonder if you could save money by booking container space on your own. Before attempting to take on the role of freight forwarder, consider these four points.
On: June 29, 2022 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
Supply chain risk management is a way for companies to plan for and prepare to react to supply chain disruptions. Many disruptions companies face are out of their control—weather, global conflict, decisions made by third-party partners—but by anticipating disruptions and being prepared to react, companies can minimize the financial toll.
On: June 27, 2022 By: David Noah
A non-free trade agreement certificate of origin is a document issued by an exporter that confirms and certifies the country of origin of its products. It is issued by the exporter, stamped by a chamber of commerce and supported by a commercial invoice declaring the same information.
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