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Lost at Sea: What Happens to Shipping Containers that go Overboard
Shipping containers end up in the ocean all the time. Find out what can happen to these rogue shipping containers. With technology advancing at an exponential rate, boats have gotten bigger to...
Containers in the Columbia River: The Story of the Big Bin Barge
In 2003 the Big Bin barge made headlines when it capsized and dropped 100 shipping containers into the Columbia. Although a relatively small amount of cargo passes through the Columbia River, it is...
MOL Comfort Accident: The Worst Shipping Disaster in History
In 2013 the biggest shipping loss to date occurred on the MOL Comfort. There is no guaranty that your goods will make it across the ocean when transporting via cargo ship. This cautionary tale...
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...
[Infographic] Section 232 Tariffs and Retaliatory Actions
Trade Risk Guaranty maps out an infographic of Section 232 tariffs on aluminum and steel and the retaliatory actions by certain countries. Be informed with the latest tariff news if it affects your...
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] May 2019 Update on the Trade War with China
Trade Risk Guaranty provides a comprehensive look at what is going on in the trade war with China, including the List 3 increase, List 4 announcement, and the exclusions granted so far. Although we...
Section 301 Tariffs on EU Goods
The unpredictability of international trade continues with the potential of Section 301 tariffs on EU goods. Make sure your business is prepared for the next couple of months. On April 8, 2019, the...
TRG’s Takeaways From ICPA 2019
Meredith Lambert reflects on her first experience during the ICPA 2019 Conference and highlights a few of the overall take-a-ways from the event. In light of the many changes the international trade...
Round 2 List 1 Exclusions Granted: Section 301
The U.S.T.R. announced additional Section 301 exclusions granted for List 1. This new round of exclusions comes in addition to the previous announcement made in December 2018. On March 22, 2019, the...
[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...