Shipping & Logistics

Shipping From China to the US (Costs, Transit Times and Fees)

Bill of Lading Explained With Types, Format and an Example

Demurrage and Detention Charges Explained and How to Avoid Them

What a Customs Bond Is, What It Costs and How Much Bond You Need

What an Importer of Record Is Liable For and How to Become One

What a Customs Broker Does, What One Costs and When You Need One

CBP Form 5106 Explained and How to Get Your Importer Number Right

What Cargo Insurance Costs and Why the Carrier Will Not Pay

Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice for US Importers

How Ocean Freight Spikes Change Sourcing Costs and Supplier Decisions

China Inland Freight Costs and How They Affect Supplier Selection

Which Is Cheaper, FCL or LCL Shipping?

What Does a Freight Forwarder Actually Do, and Do You Need One?

Incoterms 2020 Explained: A Guide for Importers

How to Choose the Right Shipping Method Between Sea vs Air Freight

How Roofing Contractors Save 31% Sourcing Materials Direct From China (and When It Doesn’t Make Sense)

How to Reduce Import Duties Legally: 6 Methods and Who Qualifies

Everything You Need to Know About Importing Products from China

How to Avoid Hidden Costs When Sourcing Products Internationally

How to Manage Delays and Disruptions in Global Shipping