On: June 20, 2022 By: Kari Crane
These 23 facts about U.S. trade describe the challenges and opportunities exporters faced last year. They explain, in real numbers, the state of international trade and are worth keeping in mind as you plan your strategy through 2022 beyond.
On: June 15, 2022 By: Richard Corson
One of the toughest challenges for small and medium-sized companies who want to pursue international expansion is getting the ultimate decision-maker at the company to make a long-term commitment to the endeavor. Consider these six points if you want your company to be successful in the global market.
On: June 13, 2022 By: David Noah
Compliance is an important part of a company's export procedures. If your company is using an export compliance software system that you trust, it makes your work more accurate, consistent and reproducible—throughout your entire organization. Even when people are working from home.
On: June 8, 2022 By: Arnesh Roy
Determining if your goods require an export license is usually based on their Export Control Numbers, either ECCN or USML. A new set of sanctions against Russia is unique because it is instead based on Schedule B and HTS codes. Hundreds of codes will now require an export license. Learn how to stay on top of these new restrictions.
On: June 1, 2022 By: David Noah
Successful exporters are able to coordinate a team of people within and outside their companies to ensure their goods reach their final destination on time, on budget, undamaged and without surprise. Here are four tips for managing an export team when one or more team members work remote.
On: April 27, 2022 By: Helen Mann
U.S. imports and exports were higher than ever in 2021 thanks to outsized consumer spending. But record growth came with extreme challenges: supply chains stretched to their limit and rising transportation costs, along with global tensions and an erratic economy. We kick off World Trade Month with this look at the state of international trade.
On: April 25, 2022 By: David Noah
Many exporters and importers don't understand the differences between freight forwarders and customs brokers. While forwarders generally work on the export side of the transaction and brokers on the import side, their roles can and do sometimes overlap. Here's what you need to know about both.
On: April 20, 2022 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, DDP puts the maximum risk and responsibility on the seller. That includes export clearance, international delivery and unloading, import clearance, payment of duty and other fees, and final delivery. It's rarely the best term to use for the seller or buyer.
On: April 13, 2022 By: Kari Crane
World Trade Month is in May. It's a month filled with events to celebrate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy and to teach new and experienced exporters about various aspects of international trade. This year's theme is 'Overcoming Challenges; Unleashing Growth.'
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