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...
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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...
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...
Foreign Trade Zones in Montana
Foreign trade zones are a great tool for companies manufacturing in the United States. Montana is no exception and uses FTZ's to its advantage. What is a Foreign Trade Zone? A Foreign Trade...
Types of Entry When Importing into the United States
There are a variety of ways to enter goods into United States commerce. There are pros and cons for each type of entry. It is important to know all the options that you have. When importing into the...
What is a Commercial Invoice?
A commercial invoice is a legal document between a buyer and a seller specifying the goods being traded and their commercial value. A commercial invoice is a necessary document used in international...
Where Can I Find a Customs Broker?
Finding a suitable Customs Broker is an important task. Use these resources to find and choose a Customs Broker. When importing goods into the United States, the use of a good Customs Broker can...
[Webinar] March 2019 Update on Chinese Tariffs
In another new webinar from Trade Risk Guaranty the updates surrounding the Chinese tariffs and any updates on Section 232 tariffs on autos and auto parts. In the past few months, there has been a...
3 Important Questions to Ask Your Freight Forwarder
Hiring a Freight Forwarder for your company is an important decision, but where do you begin? TRG has put together some information to help you get started. Many companies that import into the...
How Chinese Tariffs Impact Your Entry Summary (CBP Form 7501)
Ever since the Chinese tariffs have gone into effect, importing into the United States has become increasingly complicated. The additional tariffs imposed on goods from China have impacted the...
What To Do When You Receive a Liquidated Damages Claim
Recieving a liquidated damages claim notice from Customs and Border Protection can be intimidating for small and medium-sized businesses, but taking the right next steps can save your business...
What is the Deal with the Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum?
The new Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum officially began to go into effect at the start of May and they are already having a major effect on importer's bond sufficiency. Back on March 8,...