Cross-border Trade Archives - Inbound Logistics

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.

July 24, 2023 | Canada | Cross-border Trade | July 2023

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.

July 18, 2023 | Cross-border Trade | July 2023

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.

June 23, 2023 | Cross-border Trade

Commercial Invoice: Definition and Terms

A commercial invoice is a customs-required document for any internationally sold shipment of goods. As a 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. What […]

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.

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.

January 27, 2023 | Canada | Cross-border Trade | Mexico

Three Considerations for Choosing a Cross-Border 3PL

Whether to solve existing supply chain issues or to make good supply chains even better, many companies are now cultivating shorter supply chains that boast greater agility during disruptive circumstances. As a result, North American warehouses and distribution centers are increasingly shifting to Mexican and Canadian-based suppliers, rather than overseas counterparts, to simplify supply chains and improve fulfillment processes. While this is a step in the right direction, companies are finding that shorter and simpler doesn’t mean easier.

September 19, 2022 | Cross-border Trade | Global Trade Management | Mexico

Be Prepared for the Complexities of Mexico Cross-Border Logistics

Customs and legal issues, as well as capacity trends, underline the need for a transportation and logistics partner with the knowledge and experience to make the cross-border transition seamless.

August 25, 2021 | Cross-border Trade | Global Logistics | Import

Avoiding Freight Detention and Seizure

Knowing the most common reasons CBP seizes a shipment can help you avoid the hassle.

July 29, 2021 | Canada | Cross-border Trade | Global Economy

Canada-U.S. Trade: Connections

The tight relationship between the United States and its northern neighbor makes cross-border trade seamless and efficient. Logistics professionals leverage these connections to keep goods flowing and supply chains humming.

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