Keep on Trucking? Part I
…current shortage, domestic carriers are not all that enthusiastic about adding capacity at a time when the economy is under-performing. With fuel prices constantly rising and retail shipping stagnant, one…
7 Ways to Harness the Power of Foreign Trade Zones
…6. Save with One Weekly Entry. Customs allows for weekly entry processing, which benefits importers because they pay a single Merchandise Processing Fee per week, versus paying on a per…
Cross-Border Trucking: To Be or Not To Be
…Mexican trucking company had passed the preauthorization audit to operate in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Teamster’s lawsuit is said to begin with opening arguments in December. Though the pilot program…
How to Survive an Export End-Use Check
…improperly, the check’s results will be considered “unfavorable” and the exporter’s future shipping activities will be monitored more closely by government officials or, in some instances, completely prohibited. Avoiding unfavorable…
My Goods Are EAR99. Why Do I Have to Screen?
…destination is not a sanctioned country. The U.S. restricts shipping to Sudan, Syria, Cuba, North Korea, and Iran. Exporters should carefully review embargo provisions for license requirements. End-Use Check. For…
Tariff Tool Takes Edge Off Searching Through FTA Docs
…of these texts discourages many businesses from pursuing the benefits buried within. That’s where the free tariff search tool on export.gov comes in handy. Here’s how it works. Select the…
Case Study: Better Transportation Management & Customs Compliance
The client is a leading U.S. garment importer with distribution facilities in Oklahoma and California. The company currently imports from over 14 countries. Client Challenge Mohawk Global Trade Advisors (MGTA)…
Mohawk Global Logistics Opens Office in Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 25 MAY 2011—Mohawk Global Logistics, a Syracuse-based company, has opened an office in Chicago to accommodate its growing clientele in the Midwest. The office will…
Visit Export.gov for Extravaganza of Free Exporter Resources
If you’re a U.S. exporter looking to enhance your company’s trade prospects and overseas market development, make sure you check out export.gov. Managed by the International Trade Administration, export.gov is…
Potential Pitfalls for Exporters Using Ex Works
…consider the benefits of selling using CPT, which actually reduces risk and allows for peace of mind on export compliance. Want to know about strategies for using Incoterms for your…