When shipping internationally, companies are faced with the important decision of whether to work with an international freight forwarder or … Read More
Why is China VAT Charged When Freight is FOB?
The international freight forwarding industry as a whole has been working to understand the true scope of the new China … Read More
South Florida Importers: PortMiami or Port Everglades?
South Florida based importers often ask us for the pros and cons of importing their freight at PortMiami or Port … Read More
China Shippers – Extra 6% Transport Tax!
Chinese authorities have recently announced that a new value added tax (VAT) of 6% will be assessed on all freight … Read More
MOL Comfort Sinks: Shocking Images
Last month, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ 2008-built MOL Comfort broke in two while transporting a load of 4,382 containers/7,041 TEUs from … Read More
How Does Maersk, MSC, CMA Alliance Impact Shippers?
The “big three” ocean shipping carriers, Maersk Line, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM, have announced their establishment of … Read More
6 Questions to Ask a Freight Forwarding Company
If you ship items overseas, one of the most important business relationships you will have is with your freight forwarder. … Read More
Asia-US East Coast Ocean Freight Reroute- Suez Versus Panama
If you are shipping from Asia to the U.S. East Coast, there is a good chance your cargo has been … Read More
