On: February 14, 2022 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
A growing number of importers, exporters and transport companies are using e-auctions to find the most competitive prices for goods and services. E-auctions use internet-based technology to help select suppliers based on price alone or on other criteria that are important to the buyer.
On: February 2, 2022 By: David Noah
While you may be able to just dive in and start exporting, there comes a point when you need to create a strategic marketing and sales plan for your exports. An export plan will reduce risk and maximize your success.
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.
On: January 24, 2022 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIP means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the first carrier, at which point risk transfers to the buyer. The seller is responsible for the transportation and insurance costs for delivering goods at least to the named place of destination.
On: January 12, 2022 By: Alberto Rodriguez-Baez
After signing a new international distributor, there are steps you can take to ensure this partnership is a long-term success. We explain how to use three practices—onboarding, training and communication—to make a new distributor a productive part of your network.
On: January 5, 2022 By: David Noah
On Jan. 1, 2022, the World Customs Organization updated the Harmonized System (HS) codes used throughout the world for importing and exporting. Those changes also impact U.S. HTS codes for imports and Schedule B codes for exports. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you're still correctly classifying your products.
On: January 3, 2022 By: Richard Corson
Emerging markets don't come without risk, but often that risk is worth the potential reward for exporters. These markets offer opportunities for growth that may not be available in more developed economies. We look at four emerging markets American companies should consider.
On: December 13, 2021 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
Sourcing is one of the first steps in the supply chain, and it's an important one—it impacts every other aspect of your supply chain. Learn about what's included in the sourcing process and how, when done effectively, it can benefit the entire shipping process and your bottom line.
On: December 1, 2021 By: Lisa Nemer
On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau changed the URL for their AES Weblink, which means Shipping Solutions export software users cannot currently submit their AES filings from within the software. We are working to fix this issue.
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