In February, the European Union (EU) voted to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, known as CETA, with trade partner Canada. The act aims to increase trade between the countries by lowering tariffs, thus making goods easier to export between the two markets. Once fully implemented, CETA will eliminate tariffs on 99 percent of… Read More
2016 will go down as one of the most memorable years in international trade. The West Coast ports were still working to gain the trust of shippers after the port strike in 2015. Meanwhile, Hanjin Shipping went bankrupt which left some shippers frantic to find new, reliable carriers. Regulations were also hot topics this past… Read More
Shipping freight internationally can be a daunting process. Origin and destination countries all have regulations in place that can be very unique. It’s important that you are well versed in the process of each country that is delivering or receiving your freight and that you have the required documentation to support your freight to ensure… Read More
Guest Post: Shubh Mann, VP of Sales Food is shipped from all over the world. In 2015, North America exported a total of over $2 trillion dollars worth of products to other countries1, which consisted of mostly ingredients and food. Shipping food internationally can be challenging and it requires significant planning across all stakeholders. The… Read More
Guest Post: Shubh Mann, VP of Sales Urbanization, the shift of populations from rural areas to cities, has been growing around the world. It is expected that the urban population of the world will nearly double between 2007 and 2050, leading to roughly an additional three billion people living in cities1. Most of these shifts… Read More
