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Improving the Shipping Process: The Importance of Accurate Data, Visibility, and Communication
As President of A Customs Brokerage, I recently had the privilege of attending MANIFEST: The Future of Logistics, tech conference in Las Vegas, where industry leaders and innovators gathered to share their insights on the latest technology trends and their impact on...
PODCAST: Unpacking The FMC’s Implementation Of OSRA 2022 Part 1
Doxie Digital · Unpacking The FMC's Implementation Of OSRA 2022 Part 1 Gabriel and Fernando delve into the implementation of the 2022 OSRA Act by the Federal Maritime Commission, with Gabriel's valuable insights as a member of the Shippers Advisory Committee. A...
Reflections from TISE and KBIS: The Importance of Inventory, Optimism, and Relationships in the Industry
By Fernando Rodriguez, VP at A Customs Brokerage I recently returned from attending the TISE and KBIS trade shows, and I wanted to share some of my reflections from these exciting events. As the Vice President of A Customs Brokerage, I was thrilled to have the...
What is the National Shipper Advisory Committee?
The cargo shipping industry is a complicated network of importers, exporters, shippers, and regulators. Even under normal circumstances, this system has difficulty running efficiently. Ports have thousands of containers waiting to be processed, cargo shipping prices...
What Role Does Cargo Shipping Play in Inflation?
Inflation has been rising due to dire supply chain issues. This has been made worse by the higher demand for consumer goods online during the lockdown as well as the dash of retailers to restock, which in many cases was more than manufacturers abroad could...
Understanding Freight Rates & What Causes Them To Increase
Freight rates have a tendency to fall and rise based on a variety of factors, ranging from cargo size and weight to supply and demand of shipping capacity. It’s important to have an understanding of freight rates and the factors at play in determining them in order to...
Understanding Drayage And It’s Essential Role In Your Supply Chain
When it comes to understanding shipping logistics, it’s important to factor in drayage to your supply chain process. In shipping, drayage is a crucial step in order to keep deliveries moving smoothly. It is typically factored into intermodal shipments, which may use a...
Why Purchase A Customs Bond?
The U.S. has more than 300 land, air, and sea ports of entry, all of which are under jurisdiction of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP). The CBP is responsible for screening all entrants to the USA, including imported cargo.As an importer or a...
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