The world is focused on sustainability and supply chains are no different. Companies are now demanding that 3PLs offer sustainable options to meet the needs of consumers and investors. Matt Waller, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business and a supply chain management professor at the University of Arkansas, recently talked in […]
The complexity of shipping freight internationally has an incredibly unique set of rules for the import and export of goods. Sobel Freight Forwarder has experience and knowledge of all aspects of export shipping. They can offer professional export services to remove the stress of sending goods overseas. The reliable export of goods to countries all […]
If you plan on selling or shipping goods internationally then you’ll need to fill out standard documents for exporting. You’ll want to check with your foreign customer and importer or freight forwarder to determine the exact documents required. You’ll want to ensure that you have the proper documents so your goods clear customs and reach […]
Yesterday, March 23, 2022, it was announced that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is determined to reinstate 352 expired China 301 exclusions. This applies to merchandise imported between October 12, 2021 and December 31, 2022. Following the solicitation of public comments in connection with the USTR’s evaluation of 549 previously expired […]
Currently, there has been a halt to shipping to Russian and Ukrainian ports as the conflict continues to remain dangerous. In addition, all cruise liners have canceled their port calls to Russia. Russia is one of India’s engineering exports in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. At this time, the halt has impacted shippers […]
With the possible threat of increased cyber attacks on the horizon, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), along with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the National Security Agency (NSA), is urging US infrastructure operators and air transport providers to protect themselves. This insistence came when the Russian state-sponsored actors have […]
SED refers to the U.S. Shipper’s Export Declarations. All cargo transported out of the U.S. must be declared directly to the U.S. Department of Security’s ACE Secure Data Portal Every international cargo transportation company that meets the needs of U.S. freight must comply with the U.S. Government export regulations by enforcing the specific condition on […]
Compared to other countries, the United States is a leading exporter. Yes, the U.S. population spends more on important each year versus exports. In 2017, American buyers and companies purchased $2.3 trillion worth of services and goods from foreign markets and manufacturers. From 2020 to 2021, the amount increased by 23//1%. However, comparing the US […]
On February 28th, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an update to the January 27th message on trade providing guidance on the new Section 301 modifications, which were made to certain classifications within the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The update stated the new HTS will maintain the duty treatment with respect to actions […]
If you plan on importing or exporting, then you should familiarize yourself with potential problems that you could encounter involving the clearance of merchandise. Ideally, you should always go over the U.S. Customers and Border Protection (CBP) policies and procedures, so you have a basic knowledge of rules and regulations for importing and exporting into […]
