Kari Crane is the editor of Passages: The International Trade Blog. Kari joined Shipping Solutions after working as an editor, writer and designer at a major market newspaper in Texas. Kari has spent her career finding different ways to tell stories and make complex topics easy-to-understand, so she loves helping importers and exporters understand how to navigate the complex world of international trade.
On: January 23, 2023 By: Kari Crane
New U.S. laws, tariffs, rising costs for shipping and overseas manufacturing, and the desire to have more control over the supply chain are some of the reasons more companies have already started—or are considering—reshoring or nearshoring the production of their products.
On: January 9, 2023 By: Kari Crane
There are strict rules and regulations that must be followed around documentation when shipping hazardous materials overseas, in both the U.S. and the destination country. Learn how Diamon-Fusion International uses Shipping Solutions to simplify this process and stay compliant.
On: December 21, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The United States is the world’s second-largest exporter, with exports predicted to top $2 trillion in 2022. In this article, we’ll share the top U.S. exports, the regions that purchase the most U.S. goods and how your company can pursue exporting to those markets.
On: November 7, 2022 By: Kari Crane
A logistics coordinator for a company shipping to 14 countries and more than 500 global customer installations explains how Shipping Solutions Export Documentation Software makes her job easier. Especially if you do export paperwork with Excel, like she used to, you'll want to read this.
On: October 19, 2022 By: Kari Crane
If your exports are traveling by sea, consider this: There are many instances where ocean carriers can’t be held liable for damages and other times when you might need to share the cost of damages, even if your good weren't involved. Learn why exporters should consider marine cargo insurance.
On: August 15, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The last few years have been filled with highs and lows for those involved in international trade. Imports and exports soared, while relationships with some top trade partners strained. We’re more than halfway through 2022. Let’s look back at where we started the year and where things are headed.
On: August 10, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The U.S. State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued two open general licenses (OGLs) authorizing the reexports and retransfers of most unclassified defense articles to preapproved parties in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
On: July 25, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) definitions for U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) Address and State of Origin are almost identical, yet the U.S. Census Bureau says many exporters aren't correctly reporting this data when filing through AES. Here's what you need to understand.
On: July 18, 2022 By: Kari Crane
At one time, shipping professionals were predicting a return to normal as pandemic pressures eased and the world got back to business. But the following supply chain facts show what importers and exporters now know: Supply chain pressures are here to stay.
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