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A Guide to the Notable Changes in Incoterms® 2020
Every 10 years, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) updates its Incoterms® rules for international trade. Here’s what’s changing for Incoterms 2020. After months of speculation, the wait for...
What Are the Top 10 U.S. Imports?
American imports totaled $2.614 trillion last year. Read the list below to find out which products made up the top 10 U.S. imports for 2018. The following list details the top 10 U.S. imports in...
[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...
How Shipping Containers are Made
Shipping containers are a vital part of international trade. Learn about how these steel boxes are created. Millions of shipping containers are used every day to transport goods. Shipping containers...
The Dangers of Misdeclared Cargo
Misdeclared cargo can pose a serious danger to shippers. See how misdeclaration occurs and how you can be held liable for damages. The KMTC containership was docked in Thailand on May 27th earlier...
World’s Busiest Shipping Lanes
Container ships use shipping lanes to transport goods across the world. Learn about the world's busiest shipping lanes and their traffic. Since ancient times boats transporting goods have taken...
New Research Shows Spike in Maritime Sanctions in 2019
New data reveals a major spike in maritime sanctions over the last year, demonstrating the impact of an ever-changing international trading environment. It’s always been critical that your company’s...
Who Owns Shipping Containers
All import/export companies use shipping containers to transport goods across the ocean. But who owns these shipping containers? Shipping containers are used by every business transporting goods...
History of NAFTA
NAFTA is the largest free trade agreement in the world. It has changed how the United States conducts trade with Canada and Mexico. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement...
A Timeline of International Trade
How have historical events affected trade over the years? See our brief timeline of international trade to learn about how trade has been transformed. From the Great Recession to the 2018/2019 Trade...
Additional Rounds of Section 301 Exclusions Granted of Lists 1, 2, & 3
The U.S.T.R. announced additional rounds of Section 301 exclusions to goods included on List 1, 2, and 3. These items will be excluded from the current 25% tariff which will be raised to 30% on...