On: August 28, 2024 By: Kari Crane
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
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
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.
On: May 15, 2024 By: Kari Crane
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
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
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.
On: November 8, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
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.
On: October 30, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
It's not uncommon for logistics managers to leave finance to the accountants, but those who don't, or those that at least have a basic understanding of financial concepts, will be better positioned to be successful supply chain managers.
On: October 2, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
Don't be overwhelmed by the hundreds of international shipping terms. We've published a glossary of more than 250 trade terms used by importers and exporters. Bookmark this page and refer to it when you stumble across a word or acronym that has you stumped.
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