The supply chain problems seem never-ending, and most forecasts see the chaos continuing into 2023. In the last two years, many have predicted downturns, but with 2022 well underway, container rates, port congestion and ship charter rates are still high. The shipping boom has increased the sale and purchase market for container vessels which have […]
As of last count, there are about six hundred and fifty antidumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) orders in place. With so many, it’s definitely easy to understand why CBP finds a good deal of importers that make errors, or are under misconceptions when filing entries for products carrying AD/CVD. Because of this, there are a few […]
As the COVID19 pandemic swings into the third year, companies are facing soaring rates on ocean freight. Small businesses are in a state of sticker shock. Cargo transport costs remain elevated; many long-term contracts shippers have now signed with container lines. What is Pushing the High Prices? Supply and demand are governing container rates. […]
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 […]
