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Forecast: What to Expect in Trade for the Rest of 2021
The spread of COVID-19 created volatile and unpredictable economic conditions that started in March 2020, particularly in global trade. The short-term impact of the pandemic has been staggering, with nearly unprecedented disruptions, delays, and declines. Now,...
Why ACB Attends Coverings
After months of anticipation, the Coverings Trade Show is coming up on July 7-9, 2021. Coverings: The Global Tile & Stone Experience is an annual event that brings together thousands of professionals in the stone and tile industry, including fabricators and...
A Guide to HS Classification Codes
With global trade being more prominent than ever, it is critical that countries rely on a universal system that classifies goods and expedites their processes through customs. This set of guidelines is known as the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System...
Five Things to Know About Importing Building Materials
For any construction project, ranging from simple home renovations to multi-billion dollar large-scale developments, some materials are less available than others, depending on the location of a project. That’s why international shipping and logistics have been a...
Do You Actually Need Cargo Insurance?
Cargo Insurance offers peace of mind to anyone who buys or sells goods by protecting businesses from financial loss while cargo is shipped. Generally, industries such as manufacturing, import/exports, and freight require cargo insurance to operate successfully. Even...
Customs Border Protection – 2021 Changes and Updates
Who is U.S. Customs & Border Protection? U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is the United States’ first unified border entity, and it stands as one of the world’s largest law enforcement entities with over 60,000 employees. This government...
Air Freight vs Sea Freight
When it comes to moving your business’s cargo, there are countless decisions to make. One of the biggest, however, is whether to opt for air freight or sea freight. Here at A Customs Brokerage, we’ve been helping clients understand and navigate this decision for...
ACB Freight Forwarding
What Does A Freight Forwarder Do? We live in an increasingly global world that relies on the constant and complex movement of goods to function. A Customs Brokerage has been a trusted industry leader for decades, and we’ve seen the global economy and international...
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