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Cross-border Trade
What Is a Bonded Warehouse? Why It Matters More Than Ever in Global Logistics
Whether you’re expanding to new markets, trying to manage costs, or simply looking to strengthen your logistics strategy, bonded warehousing deserves a closer look.
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Cross-Border Trade in North America: Uncertain Times, Tried-and-True Solutions
Logistics providers can offer deep understanding of customs and regulations, as well as technology and capacity that can streamline operations and move shippers’ goods safely and efficiently—no matter the geopolitical environment.
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Navigating Tariff Shifts: How U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Help Supply Chains Stay Resilient
As global trade faces uncertainty amid shifting tariffs, economic nationalism, and ongoing geopolitical friction, U.S. businesses are increasingly turning to Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) as a powerful tool to remain competitive. The U.S. is home to more than 230 approved FTZ projects and nearly 400 subzones, collectively supporting 600+ warehouses across the country. These special zones […]
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Global Supply Chain Strategies: Certain Uncertainty
Global trade faces mounting uncertainties, from shifting geopolitical tensions to the ever-present risk of natural disasters. To stay resilient, organizations must cultivate leaders with geopolitical expertise, enhance supply chain redundancy, and leverage technology for faster, data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable landscape.
Read MoreThe Impending Death of De Minimis: Supply Chains Navigate Cross-Border Shakeup
The impact of ending the de minimis loophole in the United States can hardly be overstated. Will it completely go away? Will ecommerce cross-border shipping become prohibitively expensive as a result? Here’s one expert’s take on what’s next.
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9 Regulations Reshaping Global Logistics: Here’s How to Decode Them
Navigating the complex maze of regulations—from CBAM to the UFLPA—can feel like searching for hidden words in a difficult puzzle. With increased scrutiny on environmental, labor, and consumer impacts, global supply chains must stay ahead of the shifting regulatory landscape.
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ProTrans Provides an Integrated Solution With Synergistic Collaboration
The ProTrans group of companies collaborates to expand services for customer needs—both domestic and international.
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Received for Shipment Bill of Lading: Definition, How It Works, and Importance
Received for Shipment: Definition, How It Works, and Importance Understanding the concept of ‘Received for Shipment’ is important in the shipping industry. This notation indicates that the carrier has received the cargo at the port facility for loading onto a specific vessel or voyage and serves to acknowledge receipt of the items for shipment. […]
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Alternative Routing: Go Another Way
In the face of constant supply chain disruptions and unexpected events, shippers must be ready to reroute at a moment’s notice. Finding the road—or waterway— less traveled can sometimes make all the difference for transportation success.
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American Standard: Flushed With Success
As a leading North American brand, American Standard has been offering innovative products for more than 150 years. One of its products—the humble but essential toilet—is practically synonymous with the company name.
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Nearshoring: Partners Lead the Way in Mexico
Establishing operations in Mexico can streamline and shorten your supply chain. These companies can help you reap the benefits and overcome the challenges of nearshoring.
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Friendshoring: Definition, Benefits, and Challenges
Friendshoring is shaping international trade by reinforcing supply chains and fostering economic ties. It boosts supply chain resilience and strengthens diplomatic relations, helping businesses manage global market complexities. However, challenges like higher costs and limited country choices require careful consideration.
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North America: Navigating Cross-Border Trade
U.S.-based companies are looking to master cross-border trade in North America—amidst supply chain upheavals, rising production costs in many other parts of the world, and a strengthening initiative to produce closer to primary markets.
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Are You Prepared for New Regulations?
Those of us who hoped we’d quickly get back on track after the notoriously shaky supply chains of 2020 and 2021 have been left wanting. A confluence of factors has come together to create further disruption across global supply chains, with some poised to only get worse.
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Technology, Sustainable Growth, and Collaboration Drive Success for Polaris Transportation Group
Brand Promise: To provide industry-best cross border supply chain solutions and customer experiences through innovation and technological development while focusing on our people, customers and communities.
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Canada & the United States: Mapping Out Cross-Border Connections
The strength of the trade relationship between the neighboring countries is illustrated daily in border crossings, where freight handled by experienced logistics providers moves seamlessly both ways.
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Strategies to Overcome Cross-Border Obstacles
Brands selling internationally know that their cross-border strategies must accommodate changes in import taxes, localized prices, or governmental sanctions. What many may not initially consider is the complexities of country restrictions, and the possibility that certain products can be deemed a threat and held up in the customs process.
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Commercial Invoice: Definition and Terms
A commercial invoice is a customs-required document for any internationally sold shipment of goods. As a legal document, a commercial invoice plays an important role in facilitating the processing of products and owed taxes or duties. The following summary covers all you need to know about a commercial invoice and its role in international trade. […]
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Just In Time to Near-Source or Nearly Time to In-Source?
As the global economy grows more complex, the concepts of in-sourcing and near-sourcing are receiving increased attention from many supply chain professionals.
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You’re Invited To: Bring New Trading Partners to the Party
More U.S. companies are asking a Plus One guest to join China sourcing strategies, inviting suppliers beyond the border of the world’s primary outsourcing powerhouse to the dance.
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