One of the expenses involved with importation from China is the FCL container shipping cost which has substantially increased due to COVD-19. Importers want and need their shipments delivered at affordable costs. In this article, we will look at practical ways to reduce China’s container shipping costs. Examining and Selecting Shipping Terms Incoterms outline the […]
Products have been assessed as safe; In Brazil, 96% of corn production is already from transgenic grains As of July 1, Brazil will import transgenic corn from the United States. The importation of genetically modified maize varieties was approved by the National Technical Biosafety Commission (CTNBio), the government agency responsible for this release. The handling, […]
Sobel Network Shipping, an American company with over 70 years in the market, welcomes Douglas Santos, a professional with local and international experience in the field of logistics and foreign trade Brazilian companies interested in freight forwarding services for their products to and from the United States can now count on all the experience and […]
The COVID19 pandemic has hit the most efficient global supply chains hard, causing significant disruptions. Inflexible networks have left various organizations struggling to supply fast delivery, reduce costs, customize, and maintain sustainability despite inflexible networks. Creating Flexible Supply Chains The answer to the various problems is to create flexible supply chains. At this time, one-third […]
Importing apparel might seem straightforward, but the process is not always clear-cut. Having an expert answer your apparel importation questions is an undeniable asset. We have a team of Licensed Customs Brokers who can quickly provide you with valuable information about the process. In this blog post, we will strive to give you the answers […]
Sobel Network Shipping is an experienced customs broker filing entries across multiple commodities requiring data to be submitted to not just CBP, but additional regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over designated products. Whether FDA and medicines or EPA and engines or chemicals, submitting the agency’s required data usually involves completing additional fields in our operational system […]
The U.S. is one of the largest global markets for imported textiles used in the manufacture of furniture, clothing, and accessories. However, the importation of such products is not always easy and often takes time. You’ll need to take legal precautions per laws and trade barriers before importing textiles into the U.S. In this article, […]
Sobel Network Shipping and our newest acquisition Sunshine Services International are both TSA-certified Indirect Air Carriers. For shippers, this means that we have a mandatory security program in place which we must follow when receiving, handling and transferring freight to airlines for international and domestic air transportation. The details of these programs cannot be shared […]
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains were typically fairly dependable. However, one thing that 2020 did was drive home the fact that inventory optimization has been overlooked for some time and is more important than ever before. When COVID19 first struck, the impact was staggering with 8 trillion dollars worth of goods held up […]
Beginning June 28th and modeled after the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System, the Commerce Department will begin collecting aluminum licenses on May 27th for articles subject to safeguard measures. On May 27th, CBP deployed the Aluminum Monitoring and Analysis System, or AIM, enhancement to collect an aluminum license for articles subject to safeguard measures. […]
