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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Top 20 U.S. Ports
Due to limitations on manufacturing and transport, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on U.S. imports. The top 20 U.S. ports have seen a drastic change in import volume, according to a report...
SRCC and TRIPRA: What Your Insurance Covers
Political unrest and terrorism continue to be a deliberate concern for many businesses. However, there are ways that businesses can mitigate their losses in these situations, specifically by adding...
[Infographic] How New Consumer Shopping Patterns are Affecting the Supply Chain
Consumer trends and preferences evolve based on the environments they exist in. COVID-19’s impact on everyday routines has created a cause for examination across all aspects of the supply chain. As...
How to Import Personal Protective Equipment into the U.S.
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) for both healthcare professionals and the general public. For U.S. importers to avoid challenges and risks...
The History of the Plimsoll Line
The Plimsoll Line is an internationally agreed-upon reference mark located on a ship’s hull that indicates the maximum depth a vessel may safely immerse when loaded with cargo. Globally, the...
Preparing for Supply Chain Disruption in the Wake of COVID-19
While imports of medical supplies and other essential health items are sharply increasing, orders for merchandise imports as a whole are being canceled, slowed down, or sent to warehouses for...
Coronavirus Impact on International Trade
In addition to the threat to human life, what will be Coronavirus impact on international trade and global supply chains? While the world works on mitigating the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
The Increasing Importance of Cybersecurity in International Trade
Cybercrimes have accounted for $2 trillion in losses this year - a good reminder that companies large and small need to ensure even the basic level of cybersecurity hygiene to protect both...
[Video] What is a U.S. Customs Import Bond?
Trade Risk Guaranty walks through the basics of a U.S. Customs Import Bond; what they are, who they cover, and how they work. There are many parts of the importing process that can confuse and...
[Webinar] What is Your Ocean Carrier Responsible For?
Trade Risk Guaranty explains the responsibilities of ocean carriers and how you can protect yourself from disaster while your goods are in transit. There are many different parts of the importing...
List 3 Tariffs on Chinese Goods Raising to 25%
The trade war between China and the U.S. continues as the additional tariffs on Chinese goods included on List 3 raises from 10% to 25%. After negotiations failed between the United States and...