On: March 15, 2023 By: David Noah
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 8, 2023 By: David Noah
The Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) is one document that some exporters are reluctant to prepare. They shouldn’t be. An SLI provides a written record of who received the shipping forms, who to contact for questions, who to contact for proof of export, and who verified export compliance.
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 13, 2023 By: Robert Smith
Before you can ship dangerous goods by air, you need to complete the required transport documents: the air waybill and the IATA Dangerous Goods form, also known as the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. Learn when and how to complete the form, including a field-by-field description.
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: February 6, 2023 By: David Noah
In this article, we’ll look at different ways for exporters to complete export documentation—manually through templates and documents, or through various types of software—and which method is best for small businesses, midsize businesses and larger companies.
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.
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