Full Importer Security Filing Compliance Deadline Fast Approaching! By: Ray McGuire
In only three months the Importer Security Filing, also known as ISF or 10+2, will go into full effect. Many importers are still unaware of the consequences of non-compliance, or have simply been postponing implementation. Now, however, it is really time for action ...
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True Current Crisis in the Ocean Freight Sector
By: Ray McGuire
The story by Simon Parry of the UK’s Daily Mail is an excellent overview of the true current crisis in the ocean freight sector (Revealed - The Ghost Fleet Recession ). This is a “must read” article if you want to know what is really happening in ocean freight and how it will continue to impact all of us over the next few years.
Ocean Freight Rates Are On The Rise! Have You Renegotiated Your Rates Lately? By: Ray McGuire
Ocean freight rates are on the rise. This is particularly true of ocean container shipments. In the last three months average ocean freight rates (container transport particularly) have climbed up to 55%. Have you renegotiated your rates lately? If not now is the time!
Effectively negotiating ocean freight is not so simple and depends on knowing a fair amount of detail. Will you have many ... click to read the full - Ocean Freight Rates Are On The Rise
How To Start Up International Logistics Operations For Successful Off-Shore Sourcing By: Ray McGuire
Is this your first attempt at importing from China, other Far East countries, Eastern Europe, or other “low-cost” country? First, let me wish you great success! But as you probably know by now, great success is usually a result of good planning.
I have received a number of inquiries from companies regarding the logistics aspect of overseas sourcing and wanted to share a few ideas with you. Let’s take a look at what this might mean ... click to read the full - How To Start Up International Logistics For Succesful Off-Shore Sourcing
Importer Security Filing – An Update To Requirements For U.S. Importers. Are You Prepared? By: Ray McGuire
The Importer Security Filing, ISF, or 10+2, is newest issue on the United States Customs and Border Protection compliance front. Immediate action is required of all US importers with shipments arriving via ocean freight.
Completely fulfilling your obligations as a supplier, logistics provider, or U.S. importer may well require many fundamental changes in the way you currently conduct business. click to read the full - Importer Security Filing - An Update To Requirements