Did you know that if you import a machine into the U.S., your invoice needs to include a statement about the machine's use or method of operation? Or that if you import bed linen or bedspreads your invoice must state whether or not they contain any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping or applique work?…
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Starting February 1, our Albany crew will be serving clients from their new location on Automation Lane. The new address will be: 4 Automation Lane Suite 250 Albany, NY 12205 The office's phone and fax numbers will remain the same: T: 518-690-7880 F: 518-690-7887
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As an exporter, any sale you make is a gift until payment is received. That's why it's essential to establish the right payment terms in your contracts, so you get paid as soon as possible. The tricky part is getting your buyer to agree to these terms. How do you protect yourself to ensure that…
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It's ports-a-plenty at worldportsource.com, a free online directory of satellite maps and other information on over 4,500 world ports. The site lists ports by country and region. An interactive satellite map allows visitors to "zoom in" on the port of their choosing and view links to other port details. Click a port on the map…
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One common misconception among U.S. importers is that they don’t have to worry about what’s on their commercial invoice and other import documentation. These importers will often neglect to provide their Customs broker with a truly complete product description or accurate country of origin because they don’t think they have to sweat the details. What…
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Insuring cargo for international transport is very different from other forms of property insurance. There is an entire body of law, known as Admiralty Law, that has evolved around marine transportation. The coverage found in a marine cargo policy (which also covers international shipments by air) is written to insure against the many perils that…
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Client Alert Despite progress between labor and management on a master contract, local contract talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the New York Shipping Association (NYSA) turned sour on opening day. Negotiations began and then quickly ended yesterday after disagreement on several issues, including work practices. The ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance…
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Client Alert In observance of the Chinese New Year, most businesses in mainland China and Hong Kong will be closed according to the following schedule: China (mainland): Feb 9-15 Hong Kong: Feb 9-13 In anticipation of the holiday, we urge all clients who ship freight to and from China to book upcoming shipments as soon…
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Client Alert You could practically hear the country’s collective sigh of relief over last week’s announcement that both parties in the East Coast labor talks agreed to extend their contract beyond the December 30 deadline. At the same time, it was also revealed that labor and management tentatively agreed on how to handle container royalty…
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