On: February 28, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
There are five very good reasons to invest in export documentation software. Reason one is to ensure consistency among all your export forms.
On: February 15, 2023 By: Kari Crane
For companies that have exports leaving out many different locations, managing export documentation and compliance is easier when team members can log in to one system across multiple locations. Learn how Quad, a commercial printer, uses Shipping Solutions to prevent export documentation errors, which can cost time and money.
On: February 8, 2023 By: Sean Whitworth
If you've looked at all of the fees on your ocean freight invoice and wondered if you're being incorrectly charged, you'll want to read this article. We explain all of the line items you're likely to see on your next invoice.
On: December 7, 2022 By: David Noah
For almost a century, chambers of commerce have been signing and stamping certificates of origin for exporters. But the old way of doing this was a manual, tedious process that took too much time and cost too much money. Now companies can quickly create an electronic certificate of origin (eCO).
On: November 30, 2022 By: David Noah
At first glance, the differences between a packing list and bill of lading appear small. But when you understand how and when both are properly used during an import-export transaction, you see how important it is to accurately complete both forms.
On: November 16, 2022 By: David Noah
According to the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) is a special invoice that incorporates more data elements than a standard commercial invoice. It is required for U.S. exports to Canada in certain situations, outlined in this article.
On: November 9, 2022 By: David Noah
The U.S. requires exporters to submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) on shipments to most foreign destinations if those shipments are valued at more than $2,500. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about filing EEI through AESDirect on the ACE platform.
On: November 2, 2022 By: David Noah
Exporters use a Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI) to provide shipping instructions to their freight forwarders. It's a letter that tells your agent/forwarder how and where they need to send your products. It may also include the information they need to file your EEI through AESDirect.
On: October 10, 2022 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Your commercial invoice serves several important functions in the export process. Besides helping you get paid, it helps you clear customs, stay compliant with export regulations and collect against insurance policies if anything goes wrong. Here's what needs to appear on your invoices.
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