Before a product can be imported into the U. S., a shipper must satisfy
regulations of at least 13 government agencies from Customs and Border
Protection to the Transportation Department.
Other countries require the filing of as many as 30 forms, some on...
Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have mixed starts to 2014
January volumes at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLA) were somewhat mixed.POLA kicked off 2014 with a 2. 5 percent annual gain in January at 685, 550 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit).POLA imports, which are primarily comprised of...
Global Logistic Properties has formed a strategic partnership with China's Best Logistics to develop a national network in China.
Global Logistic Properties (GLP) has formed a strategic partnership with China's Best Logistics to develop a national network in China.As part of the deal, GLP has signed nine new lease agreements totalling 1. 5 million square feet (sq ft) with Best Logistics.GLP...
UPS Launches New Flights to China
UPS (NYSE : UPS) this week began the first of 12 new flights to China with MD-11 service to Shanghai. The new flights will triple the current service from six to 18 flights a week and comes on the heels of UPS's impressive 129% growth in China export volume in...
Basics of Cargo Insurance
Freight carriers are legally required to carry a minimum amount of
insurance, but this insurance provides limited coverage. This required
insurance, referred to as “carrier liability, ” is limited to 10 cents
per pound of the shipment. This carrier liability...
UPS Pack and Ship Guarantee
For More Peace of Mind :
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Reimbursement for your packing and shipping costs, and up to your item's value
Full refund of packaging materials and service
Refund for the cost of shipping**
We ship fragile...
Import Control System
As part of Europe's Community Customs Code, new security procedures
known as the Import Control System (ICS) will come into effect on 1
January 2011. ICS is the electronic security declaration management
system for importing goods into the European Union...
