There are many dates associated with the placement and renewal of a U.S. Customs Bond, but one of the most important is the bond effective date. When the time has come for the renewal of your U.S....
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How Does a Multi Year U.S. Customs Bond Work?
The details of how a multi year U.S. Customs bonds works can be confusing since continuous bonds stay on file and renew automatically. But understanding how they work can help save you time and...
What Happened to the Physical Copy of the U.S. Customs Bond?
In the past a physical copy of the U.S. Customs Bond was sent out to U.S. Importers, but now CBP relies on the eBond system. Prior to January of 2015, a physical copy of the U.S. Customs Bond was...
[Webinar] 2023 Q1 International Trade Update
Trade Risk Guaranty hosted a webinar in March 2023 to discuss recent news and give importers a 2023 Q1 international trade update. The international trade industry has been in an extreme state of...
What To Do Now That Shipping Container Rates Have Dropped
At the end of 2022, there was a significant drop in shipping container rates to the point that they are back to pre-pandemic levels. But what should your business do now? The shipping container...
The 5 Busiest Container Ports in the United States
If you’re a U.S. importer, there is a good chance that your goods are entered in one of the 5 busiest ports in the United States. What is a Port of Entry? A port of entry is a location where...
Introduction to CARM and the Canadian D120 Customs Bond
The upcoming CARM regulations will make it mandatory for Canadian importers to have their own D120 Customs Bond as opposed to relying on the bond of their broker. A change is on the horizon for...
The History of Piracy in International Trade
To better understand and mitigate the threat of the pirates, it helps to better understand the history of piracy in international trade. The history of piracy has struck fear into the hearts of...
What Insurers Want to Know Before Insuring Your Warehouse Goods
Numerous factors go into the decision for an insurer to offer a quote for warehouse cargo insurance coverage. Let’s discuss what they want to know about your business. Warehouse Insurance protects...
What is The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)?
The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is a web-based system that the trade community uses to report imports and exports while the government determines admissibility. The ACE Secure Data Portal...
What Shipping Method is Right for Me?
Every importer has different needs when shipping goods to the United States, and it’s important they use the ideal shipping method for their business. Choosing a Shipping Method When shipping goods...
Container Shortage Projected to Last Until 2022
In 2021, consumer spending on air travel, restaurants, and other services has rekindled. However, the container shortage carries on as import demand remains at peak volumes. Increased Consumer...