On: July 6, 2022 By: Kari Crane
Most exporters use freight forwarders to manage international transportation for their goods. But, especially with shipping costs on the rise, you may wonder if you could save money by booking container space on your own. Before attempting to take on the role of freight forwarder, consider these four points.
On: June 22, 2022 By: David Noah
Also called an import-export coordinator or a logistics coordinator, an export coordinator is the point person for ensuring a company’s international cargo, goods and products are shipped in the most timely, efficient and compliant manner. When is the right time to hire one for your company?
On: June 1, 2022 By: David Noah
Successful exporters are able to coordinate a team of people within and outside their companies to ensure their goods reach their final destination on time, on budget, undamaged and without surprise. Here are four tips for managing an export team when one or more team members work remote.
On: April 11, 2022 By: David Noah
Passages are an opportunity to move forward, improve our knowledge and prepare for what's next. That's why we've renamed our blog Passages: The International Trade Blog. We want the name to reflect how our blog helps people find answers, improve understanding and advance their careers.
On: April 4, 2022 By: Arnesh Roy
From maintaining an export compliance manual and running internal audits to understanding product classification and license determination, these are nine aspects of export compliance that successful exporters should know. They'll protect your bottom line and keep you out of trouble with customs.
On: March 16, 2022 By: David Noah
N.E.S., or not elsewhere specified, is an important term to understand when determining the proper Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN) classification of your products for export compliance. Find out what it means and how it plays a role in the classification process.
On: March 14, 2022 By: David Noah
Part of complying with U.S. export regulations is determining if your products have a classification code from the Commerce Control List (CCL) or the U.S. Munitions List (USML). If they don't, they're probably designated EAR99. But even EAR99 products might have some export restrictions. Here's why.
On: February 21, 2022 By: David Noah
Businesses that are already exporting or are planning to start exporting need to follow some basic steps to ensure they comply with U.S. export regulations. Use these six steps as a starting point for implementing a comprehensive export compliance plan.
On: January 26, 2022 By: David Noah
Most U.S. exports are regulated by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). In this article, we’ll discuss the background of the export regulations, the agencies like BIS that control exports and provide an overview of the EAR.
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