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Desperately needed relief arrived for U.S. importers and exporters in January 2017 when the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency’s “Single Window […]

  Whatever industry you work in, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself shipping something that qualifies as a hazardous material. Many products […]

When online home furnishings retailer Wayfair first launched its site back in 2002, it was far from the inventory-rich, efficiency-focused operation consumers know […]

U.S. businesses that ship to Canada will have an unwelcome surprise awaiting them should they run afoul of Canadian customs mandates. In March […]

When it comes to the supply chain industry, there are many considerations that go into the day-to-day operations. From completing orders to loading […]

Since the creation of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994 — and its subsequent 2020 update to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement — trade between the United States and Canada has […]

A key takeaway from an October 2017 roundtable discussion among shippers and carriers was the growing demand by shippers for more visibility, better […]

Importing and exporting between nations is a complex, time-consuming process that requires experienced logistics experts to ensure businesses maintain profit margins, comply with […]

A mid-2018 public opinion survey conducted by Pew Research found almost 60 percent of Americans believe free trade agreements (FTAs) between the United […]

The United States voted to adopt the international Harmonized System through the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988. That legislation authorized the […]

Is the Snuggie a blanket or a piece of clothing? And why does it matter? The Snuggie, a fleece blanket with sleeves, became […]

Every day almost $1.7 billion in goods cross the United States/Canadian border, and for many U.S. businesses, the Canadian market provides an important […]

Although device manufacturers remain wholly liable for compliance with all FDA regulatory requirements, supply chain partners — logistics providers, warehouse operators, fulfillment centers, […]

Management at one Wisconsin-based outdoor apparel manufacturer knew the time was right to expand eCommerce operations to Canada when inquiries from would-be Canadian […]

A U.S. business with an existing eCommerce platform has an obvious advantage in planning an expansion to Canada since the “bones” for an […]

A December 2016 segment on the CBS News program 60 Minutes examined the economic growth taking place in a region of Mississippi known […]

U.S. businesses operating in Canada learn quickly that a logistics plan that works well in the U.S. cannot simply be transferred to Canada. […]

The U.S. Commerce Department reports that less than one percent of all U.S. businesses export, and of those that do, most only sell […]

There are many reasons people choose online shopping over physical shopping. One of the biggest reasons is the convenience of shopping from their […]

U.S. businesses understand that Canada is the top export market for U.S. goods, but most are unaware that tremendous innovation in logistics and […]

Most businesses quickly learn that omni-channel success and good customer service are highly improbable without a strong third-party partner, usually a third-party logistics […]

The Wall Street Journal reported on a Massachusetts consumer who ordered 10 pairs of corduroy pants in varying sizes and colors from a […]

Few things are as destructive to a brand’s good name as a shipment that arrives damaged and late. One Wisconsin-based manufacturer of customized […]

As many retailers are painfully aware, dimensional weight pricing is now in effect for U.S. ground shipments.  The new pricing strategy was implemented […]

The good news is, according to eBay’s US Small Business Global Growth Report, more than 90 percent of businesses operating via the eBay platform […]

Does it ever seem like you’re operating, well, on auto-pilot when it comes to determining service levels for your airline parts shipments?  Such […]

The typical business spends $11 to manually process each and every invoice.  Now think about the number of invoices that come in and out of […]

On the one hand, export opportunities have never been better for U.S. medical device manufacturers, as global demand continues to grow for high […]

Behind every successful e-commerce transaction is a detailed fulfillment process about which the typical consumer could care less.  Really!  What consumers do care […]

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could choose the location of your next AOG emergency, so you could ensure that urgently needed parts […]

When Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris emerged from a mid-February meeting with President Trump and senior administration officials, he told waiting members of the media:  […]

It’s just as important to consider who manages your shipping into Canada as it is what you’re shipping to Canada. Frequently, U.S.-based businessesassume […]