When it comes to Exporting – Logistics is...
When it comes to Exporting – Logistics is Local
According to data from the U.S. Commerce Department, less than one percent of U.S. companies’ export – and of those that do, 58 percent […]
Read MoreACE: Easing Cross Border Clearance Process
ACE: Easing Cross Border Clearance Process
As anyone who regularly brings commercial goods into the U.S. knows, U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) has been involved in a years-long undertaking […]
Read MoreGovernment Resources for US Businesses Look...
Government Resources for US Businesses Looking to Export
Here’s a startling statistic: According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), of the more than 30 million small businesses in the United States, less than one […]
Read MoreHalloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping...
Halloween! The Kick-Off to Holiday Shopping
Retailers that tailor their holiday logistics plan based upon the traditional “Black Friday” start to the shopping season may be in for a […]
Read MoreCollaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies ...
Collaborative Outsourcing – Efficiencies & Savings
Just the phrase sounds very corporate-speakish, and readers will be excused if their eyes start to glaze over contemplating a post on this […]
Read MoreTSA missed Deadline to Screen International...
TSA missed Deadline to Screen International Cargo
Maybe it wasn’t such a big deal when Transportation Security Administration head John Pistole announced that his agency would miss a December 31 […]
Read MoreIs Your Logistics Provider a Problem Solver...
Is Your Logistics Provider a Problem Solver?
With the spotlight pointed directly at the predicted capacity shortage, businesses are looking to ensure that their shipments will not be left behind. […]
Read MoreStrong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity f...
Strong Canadian Dollar – an Opportunity for U.S. Retailers?
The U.S. dollar held strong competitive advantage over its Canadian counterpart for more than 30 years – with that it became standard among Canadian consumers […]
Read MoreAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Id...
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Need to Identify Logistics Efficiencies
Results from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA’s) quarterly “Supplier Barometer,” indicate strong concern among suppliers about higher manufacturing and fuel costs. According to Steve […]
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U.S. Customs’ Internal Assessment Program – Right for your Business?
Businesses that regularly import goods into the U.S. face the possibility each year of being selected for a Customs and Border Patrol “Focused Assessment.” What is […]
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