David Noah

David Noah

As president of Shipping Solutions, I've helped thousands of exporters more efficiently create accurate export documents and stay compliant with import-export regulations. Our Shipping Solutions software eliminates redundant data entry, which allows you to create your export paperwork up to five-times faster than using templates and reduces the chances of making the types of errors that could slow down your shipments and make it more difficult to get paid. I frequently write and speak on export documentation, regulations and compliance issues.

On: May 8, 2023     By: David Noah

6 Areas of Your Company That Need Export Training

To be a successful exporter, you need more than a smart export department. You need people in all areas of your organization who understand exporting. Here are six departments within your company that may be part of your export process and what they need to know.

On: May 1, 2023     By: David Noah

5 Excuses Exporters Should Avoid

Organizations that have a business disruption or disaster recovery plan in place are better prepared to respond to heretofore unthinkable problems like managing supply chain disruptions and monitoring and complying with ever-changing import and export compliance restrictions.

On: April 17, 2023     By: David Noah

A Deeper Look: Understanding Your Ocean Freight Invoice [Video]

Sean Whitworth, a trusted international trade expert in the 3PL space, explains all of those fees you see on your ocean freight invoice. Which rates are fixed and which can be negotiated? What strategies can importers and exporters use to keep fees under control? During this episode of A Deeper Look, Sean shares even more advice than his article on the same topic.

On: March 15, 2023     By: David Noah

Hiring an Export Documentation Specialist: What to Look For

Whether they work alone or as part of a team of people, export documentation specialists help companies generate accurate export documents that ensure timely delivery of goods, facilitate quick payments from customers, and stay compliant with export regulations.

On: March 15, 2023     By: David Noah

A Deeper Look: Ramifications of a Recent Court Decision on Determining the Country of Origin for Imports [Video]

Watch our conversation with Ted Murphy, partner at Sidley Austin LLP where he advises clients on international trade, trade policy and customs compliance. He explains how a recent court decision could signal a shift in how country of origin determinations are made when using substantial transformation, which, frustratingly to importers and exporters, is a subjective rule.

On: March 6, 2023     By: David Noah

What Is an Authorized Economic Operator?

An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a party involved in global trade—including importers, exporters and shippers—that receives preferential treatment from customs authorities due to prescreening. In the U.S., it is the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. Learn how to get certified.

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