Find out how reconciliation can help provide duty savings. Some importers do not have certain data elements available at time of entry, so they choose to use reconciliation, which allows…
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(B)logistics: Bi-Coastal Distribution Strategies
Distributing goods closer to your customer’s or end destination helps increase speed to market. When customers use both East and West Coasts, this strategy can save transit time and create…
(B)logistics: Why You Need Cargo Insurance
The inherent financial risks associated with international shipping can be minimized by purchasing cargo insurance. As outlined in the Warsaw Act and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA),…
(B)logistics: Eligible for a Duty Refund?
Only 20% of eligible paid duties are refunded. Duty drawback is a regulation that allows for the refund of duty paid on imported goods, which are subsequently exported or destroyed.…
(B)logistics: Ocean Carrier Alliances & Market Impact?
Vessel sharing and ocean carrier alliances are part of today’s ocean shipping landscape. What will this mean for the market volatility we’ve been experiencing? Mark Hirzel reviews which ocean carriers…
(B)logistics: Container Sizes & Just the Right Fit
What types of ocean shipping containers are available for the myriad of goods imported and exported every day? Mark Hirzel discusses different container sizes and types, from the standard Twenty-foot…
(B)logistics: January General Rate Increase Tied to Lunar New Year
As we start off 2017, we have seen the January 1st General Rate Increase (GRI) stick. This GRI is directly tied to the upcoming Chinese (Lunar) New Year. During this…
(B)logistics: Season’s Greetings!
Deringer extends a warm holiday greeting! Mark Hirzel, Deringer’s Los Angeles District Manager, is joined by Jake Holzscheiter, President & CEO, in a special Season’s Greetings to customers, partners, and…
(B)logistics: LA Pilot Project Plans to Realize Supply Chain Efficiencies
Recently, the port of LA and GE Transportation announced a pilot project that could help streamline port operations. Maersk Line and APM Terminals will be the first to pilot the…
(B)logistics: Choosing Transportation for a Smaller Cargo Load
Choosing transportation for a smaller cargo load can be difficult. Mark Hirzel shares some points on when to choose air over ocean, how to calculate the minimums required for each,…