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On: January 22, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Top U.S. Trading Partners [2025]
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.
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On: January 20, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Duties, Tariffs and Taxes: Understanding the Costs of International Trade
Wondering about the difference between duties, tariffs and taxes? We’ll 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: August 28, 2024 By: Kari Crane
Why U.S. SMEs Struggle with Exporting and How to Fix It
International trade is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, but as the rules and systems become more complex, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges to succeed.
On: June 10, 2024 By: Kari Crane
7 Tips for Working with Your Freight Forwarder: AES, Documentation and More
Partnering with a freight forwarder may be necessary to navigate the complexities of logistics and compliance when exporting. We share 7 steps to ensure smooth communication, accurate documentation and compliance for your international shipments when working with a freight forwarder.
On: June 3, 2024 By: Kari Crane
14 Facts for Exporters about the State of Global Trade
Discover 14 fascinating facts about the current state of global trade, from record-breaking exports to shifting trade partners and emerging trends. Despite challenges, global trade remains resilient.
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On: May 15, 2024 By: Kari Crane
How Exporters Navigate Transportation and Incoterms [Survey Data]
Confused about shipping your goods internationally? We surveyed exporters to see how they handle logistics and Incoterms. Learn which transportation methods—air, ocean, land or hand-carrying—are used most, along with the most popular Incoterms 2020 rules.
On: March 27, 2024 By: Kari Crane
Top Exporting Challenges [Survey Data]
Unsure how your export practices compare to others? Our survey of exporters explores how they handle regulations, payment, costs, documentation and more. Plus, we share resources to navigate these challenges.
On: January 8, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Navigating Supply Chain Audits: Guidelines for Exporters and Importers
Conducting regular supply chain audits is important for companies of all sizes that want to build a resilient supply chain that can react to disruptions. These are some of the areas to consider when evaluating your supply chain.
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On: November 8, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
U.S. Slips to 17th in World Bank Logistics Performance Index [2023]
The World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI) ranks countries based in part on customs efficiency, infrastructure quality and shipment timeliness. We take a look at how the U.S. fared in the 2023 ranking, key takeaways and the countries that scored in the top 10.
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