Receiving water-damaged goods when importing can have a major impact on the wallet of the importer. Discover the causes of this type of damage and how you can protect your investment. When shipping...
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Importing in the United States: Power of Attorney
TRG has broken down what it means to give someone the power of attorney when entering your goods at a U.S. port of entry to help you remain compliant with customs. During the process of importing in...
Importing in the United States: Right to Make Entry
TRG is here to help you make sure you know who has the Right to Make Entry while importing in the United States. Make sure you stay informed and don't get lost in the importing process. During the...
4 Shipping Methods without Containers
In international trade, there are a variety of shipping methods available to safely deliver your goods to their final destination. When people think of shipping goods throughout the global market,...
14 Shipping Container Types for International Trade
Selecting the appropriate shipping method is a vital part of the international trade process. To make the entire process a little easier, the following are the 14 shipping container types most...
6 Steps for Your Global Business Growth Strategy
Trade Risk Guaranty is here to help you develop a global business growth strategy for overseas expansion with 6 steps to get you started. As any small business owner knows, there comes a point in...
New Verified Gross Mass Regulations Could Affect Your Marine Insurance
The International Maritime Organization's new verified gross mass requirement officially became global law on July 1, 2016. What are the July 1st Requirements? During the Safety of Life at...
Imperative Facts About CTAC Every Importer Needs to Know
The Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC) is a facility within Customs that aims to keep dangerous imports out of America. Learn more about this organization to help increase your Customs...
6 More Incoterms Every Importer Should Know
Incoterms are a series of pre-defined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) that are widely used in International commercial transactions or Procurement...
5 Common Incoterms Every Importer Should Know
Incoterms are a series of pre-defined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) that are widely used in International commercial transactions or Procurement...
Customs Bonds 101: Instruments of International Traffic
The Instruments of International Traffic Bond is one of the many Customs bonds available to importers. Although it's a common part of the importing community, this bond appeals to a very specific...
5 Things You Should Know About Customs Bonds
Customs Bonds are a regular part of the importing community, and knowing more about them can help to increase compliance. Below are five things every importer should know about them. Although they...