Creating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays. Read More »

The USMCA trade agreement came into effect on the 1st of July 2020, replacing the old NAFTA agreement.  The new agreement brings updates and changes to Origin requirements and classification for goods being shipped between the USA, Canada and Mexico. Read More »

The United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has a name for each country that participates in the agreement: Read More »

A Proforma Invoice document is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. Buyers and sellers will negotiate the details of the products to be supplied, then the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to confirm all details of the order. Read More »

In early 2020, COVID-19 caused disruptions to people and businesses in countries around the world.  For the first time, many shipping teams have been forced to work remotely from home.  The disruptions has also caused extreme volatility in foreign exchange markets over the world. Read More »

Tips and resources for running your export business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

The International Maritime Organization announced new IMO2020 regulations that will come into effect on the 1st of January 2020.  Shipping lines around the world are preparing to meet strict new Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions. Read More »

Incoterms® 2020 are the new International Trading terms that are set to be published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).  The new ICC Incoterms® 2020 will be released on September 2019 and legally come into effect on the 1st of January in 2020. Read More »

If you are involved in trucking or shipping cargo around the world, then you are most likely loading cargo inside shipping containers. Read More »

In 2016, the International Maritime Organization announced that they would be implementing strict new Sulphur regulations, known as IMO2020. Read More »