On December 28, 2021, the new HTSUS codes were updated with approximately 350 products and product groups, to conform to the World Customs Organization recommendation from June 28, 2019. Taking effect on January 27, 2022, these modifications included article descriptions as well as heading and subheading numbers. These changes modify section notes, chapter notes, general […]
The shipping container is a large steel box that is capable of carrying thousands of pounds. The stackable design lets each container fit together with ease for optimum storage on trains, trucks, and ships. Most consumers pay little attention to shipping containers but since the COVID19 pandemic and the supply chain problems, the shipping container […]
When you need to ship cargo, Sobel should be your go to representative for export services. Whether it be air, ocean ground, rail, or foreign and domestic, we’ve got you covered. We have an AMAZING export team offering a wide range of services that your Sobel representative can offer you to prepare your cargo for […]
The ongoing problems with the global supply chain have caused investors to scramble to invest in logistics technology in the belief that digitized operations will soon become a reality. There is an investment rush occurring as many are investing heavily in digitizing supply chain operations to ease the ongoing bottleneck problems. Companies with $1 […]
The Getting to Zero Coalition has set a goal of decarbonization of the shipping industry. Many are wondering how different policy measures will be impacted in the process and if making zero-emissions shipping is even commercially feasible or perhaps too lofty of an endeavor. The World Economic Forum, Friends of Ocean Action, and the Global […]
HTS Codes are an important part of the import/export shipping process to identify and classify items. Used by governments to determine the amount of duty or taxes that must be paid to bring an item into a country, HTS codes, which stands for Harmonized Tariff Schedule, lists all code classifications for traded goods. The […]
Years ago, it was common for shippers to be asked for quotes. Typically, it was a painless process and entailed simple questions – “How much to ship from here to there?” Nowadays, due to the complexities of supply chain pricing, the answer is no longer easy and will eventually be – “It depends.” With […]
The Getting to Zero Coalition has set a goal of decarbonization of the shipping industry. Many are wondering how different policy measures will be impacted in the process and if making zero-emissions shipping is even commercially feasible or perhaps too lofty of an endeavor. The World Economic Forum, Friends of Ocean Action, and the Global […]
China: Ningbo Quarantine and the Beijing Olympic Delays The news from across the globe states that Ningbo’s quarantine is starting up again due to another outbreak that jumped from 1 case to 23. Ningbo Customs has issued a notice that has detailed a business emergency response, with changes to certain customs clearance inspections and operations […]
“How much from here to there?” While that may have been the way shippers asked for a quote years ago, today the inherent complexities within supply chains have made the default answer to a question that is superficial, “Depends.” Now, it’s not to say that we don’t have rates between foreign and US ports […]
