US importers of low-value containerized goods embrace Section 321 As more international shipments go directly to US consumers rather than via retailers, importers of lower-value cargo are increasingly tapping a US federal statute that expanded the value of goods that… US importers of low-value containerized goods embrace Section 321 Journal of Commerce
Read More →US ocean importers of low-value goods embrace Section 321
on June 7, 2021in Industry News
US ocean importers of low-value goods embrace Section 321 As more international shipments go directly to US consumers rather than via retailers, importers of lower-value cargo are increasingly tapping a US federal statute that expanded the value of goods that… US ocean importers of low-value goods embrace Section 321 Journal of Commerce
Read More →Finding the ocean freight sweet spot for Section 321
on June 7, 2021in Industry News
Finding the ocean freight sweet spot for Section 321 As more international shipments go directly to US consumers rather than via retailers, importers of lower-value cargo are increasingly tapping a US federal statute that expanded the value of goods that… Finding the ocean freight sweet spot for Section 321 Journal of Commerce
Read More →Operational agility crucial in this turbulent market
on June 7, 2021in Industry News
Operational agility crucial in this turbulent market During these turbulent times of raw material cost spikes, pandemic-impacted driven delays and tight freight space/escalating container rates, which is more important: Accurate forecasts or operational agility? I would argue that the answer is both, however, the balance needs to skew to agility. When you are dealing with multiple supply […]
Read More →Top US Shippers: Apparel, footwear shippers uneasy in uncertain trade environment
on June 7, 2021in Industry News
Top US Shippers: Apparel, footwear shippers uneasy in uncertain trade environment (The following story appears in the Top 100 US Importers and Exporters issue of The Journal of Commerce print magazine.)Clothing importers in the US are confident sales will… Top US Shippers: Apparel, footwear shippers uneasy in uncertain trade environment Journal of Commerce
Read More →Top US Shippers: Steady growth in toy imports likely to continue through 2024
on June 4, 2021in Industry News
Top US Shippers: Steady growth in toy imports likely to continue through 2024 (The following story appears in the Top 100 US Importers and Exporters issue of The Journal of Commerce print magazine.)Growth in US toy imports… Top US Shippers: Steady growth in toy imports likely to continue through 2024 Journal of Commerce
Read More →Top US Shippers: PPE shipments trending downward as vaccinations increase
on June 2, 2021in Industry News
Top US Shippers: PPE shipments trending downward as vaccinations increase (The following story appears in the Top 100 US Importers and Exporters issue of The Journal of Commerce print magazine.)Imports of personal protective equipment (PPE) are slowing down this year as… Top US Shippers: PPE shipments trending downward as vaccinations increase Journal of Commerce
Read More →project44 parlays acquisitions into more funding
on June 1, 2021in Industry News
project44 parlays acquisitions into more funding Fresh off the acquisition of rival ClearMetal last week, project44 on Tuesday announced a $202 million funding round aimed at further distancing itself from the rest of the red-hot —… project44 parlays acquisitions into more funding Journal of Commerce
Read More →Top US Shippers: Production woes, domestic demand dampen US resins exports
on June 1, 2021in Industry News
Top US Shippers: Production woes, domestic demand dampen US resins exports (The following story appears in the Top 100 US Importers and Exporters issue of The Journal of Commerce print magazine.)Despite improving demand, US resin exporters say production outages, strong domestic demand, and… Top US Shippers: Production woes, domestic demand dampen US resins exports Journal […]
Read More →Top US Shippers: Thirsty US market keeps alcohol imports booming
on May 31, 2021in Industry News
Top US Shippers: Thirsty US market keeps alcohol imports booming (The following story appears in the Top 100 US Importers and Exporters issue of The Journal of Commerce print magazine.)Stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of… Top US Shippers: Thirsty US market keeps alcohol imports booming Journal of Commerce
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