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Small and medium businesses throughout the United States depend upon international shipping to receive raw materials and finished goods. But navigating customs can be challenging, especially if you are also managing the other daily activities…

With the change in seasons from winter in the northern hemisphere to spring and summer, plus the change from summer to winter in the southern hemisphere, there is an increase in major weather events. These…

It is every business owner’s worst nightmare—getting the call that your shipment will not make it to the dock. With orders piling up, a late shipment has a ripple effect. Without the inventory, you can’t…

In recent years, eCommerce has become an increasingly powerful force in the world market. Oberlo set the growth rate for global eCommerce at 9.7% this year. eCommerce has changed the game for many would-be entrepreneurs…

Did you know that nearly 50% of businesses fail within the first five years? The good news is that there are steps you can take in order to prevent this scenario. Unfortunately, the supply chain…

Market research estimates the customs brokerage market size in the U.S. to be more than $4 billion as of 2022. This industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.5% between…

Import prices skyrocketed in January of 2021 and are higher than they have been in 11 years! You know how frustrating this can be if you’re having trouble clearing your shipments on time and at…

Did you know that in 2019, approximately 80% of American imports were goods? This highlights why America is one of the largest importing countries in the world. Your business relies on goods coming in from…

No surprise that inflation is on the rise as the pandemic wears on. Over the last year, inflation increased 6.2%, and much has to do with supply chain challenges. Working through these issues as higher…

Did you know that in 2019 over 80% of U.S. imports were goods? This just goes to show why the United States is one of the biggest importing countries in the world. Imported goods were…