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Round 1 List 2 Exclusions Granted: Section 301
The U.S.T.R. announced the first round of Section 301 List 2 exclusions granted. These items will be excluded from the 25% tariff imposed on August 23, 2018. On July 31, 2019, the United States...
Containers in the Columbia River: The Story of the Big Bin Barge
In 2003 the Big Bin barge made headlines when it capsized and dropped 100 shipping containers into the Columbia. Although a relatively small amount of cargo passes through the Columbia River, it is...
Intro to Importing: Understanding a CF-28
A CF-28 is the first step towards a claim from Customs. After you have imported goods into the United States, there is a chance that you may receive a Customs Form 28 (CF-28) concerning the entry...
Heavy Weather Dangers: The 1998 APL China Shipping Loss
In 1998 the APL China lost a record-breaking amount of cargo. This loss was caused by an Act of God, Typhoon Babs. The Pacific Ocean is full of unpredictable dangers. When a boat is bringing goods...
[Video] What is General Average Claims Process?
In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains the General Average claims process and how an adjuster calculates each party's contribution. The law of General Average (GA) can be a very...
TRG Wins the Bozeman Commuter Challenge
The Bozeman Commuter Challenge is a community event where organizations and businesses compete against each other while sustainably traveling to and from work. This June, TRG competed in the Bozeman...
MOL Comfort Accident: The Worst Shipping Disaster in History
In 2013 the biggest shipping loss to date occurred on the MOL Comfort. There is no guaranty that your goods will make it across the ocean when transporting via cargo ship. This cautionary tale...
What is Carrier Limit of Liability for International Shipping?
Is your carrier liable for your damaged goods? Learn the details of carrier limit of liability and how it could apply to you. What is Carrier Limit of Liability? The Carrier limit of liability...
[Infographic] Section 301 Tariffs: U.S. & China
Trade Risk Guaranty maps out an infographic of the U.S. – China trade war. Make sure you stay informed with the latest updates on Section 301 tariffs to determine if it affects your business....
Container Package and Stowage: How to Pack a Shipping Container
Packing a shipping container requires different techniques for different goods. Learn a variety of package and stowage methods. What is Container Package and Stowage? Container package and...
Round 6 List 1 Exclusions Granted: Section 301
The U.S.T.R. announced additional Section 301 exclusions granted for List 1. This new round of exclusions comes in addition to the three previous announcements. On July 9, 2019, the United States...
Round 5 List 1 Exclusions Granted: Section 301
As the trade war continues, the fifth list of Section 301 Exclusions has been released. This list is in addition to the previous four rounds of exclusions granted. On June 4, 2019, the United States...