On: November 3, 2021 By: David Noah
Importers and exporters must properly identify and label the country of origin of their goods. It's used by customs authorities to identify duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions and import quotas that may apply. Labels on goods also allow users to know their origin.
On: September 1, 2021 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
Chaos Theory says that small disturbances can have big consequences, and this is definitely true within the supply chain. To be successful, especially during a time when chaos in the supply chain is common, supply chain managers must build in flexibility and avoid overreaction.
On: August 30, 2021 By: Leslie Glick
President Biden recently released more specifics about his Buy American plan: Goods purchased with taxpayer dollars will need to be at least 75% American-made by 2029. From higher costs to less access to waivers, here's a look at how importers and exporters may be impacted.
On: August 4, 2021 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Alongside Ship (FAS) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are made available alongside the ship. This term should only be used for sea and inland waterway transport and usually only for non-containerized bulk cargo, such as oil or grain.
On: June 23, 2021 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
Supply chain visibility—the ability to see and know what's happening at all stages of your company's supply chain—helps businesses avoid risk and sets them up for growth and success. We share five things you can do to build a reliable supply chain, so your company is prepared to handle disruptions.
On: June 21, 2021 By: Leslie Glick
Buy American has become an increasingly important part of President Biden's economic plan. We take a look at proposed legislation and policy changes that will affect importers and exporters during a time of increased government spending on infrastructure.
On: June 2, 2021 By: Helen Mann
To wrap up World Trade Month, we've compiled 31 facts about world trade, one for each day in May. They demonstrate just how tumultuous the last year has been for importers and exporters.
On: April 28, 2021 By: Helen Mann
Thanks in part to COVID-19, 2020 handed exporters a long list of extreme challenges: lockdowns, trade wars, economic upheaval, backlogs at ports, changes in demand. Just how bad was the damage? And when can we expect a full recovery? We look back, and we look to the future.
On: April 26, 2021 By: David Noah
Dozens of virtual events are happening in May for World Trade Month—a time to celebrate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy and to teach new and experienced exporters and importers about various aspects of international trade. This year's theme is 'Growing Exports in Uncertain Times.'
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