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Combating Illicit Cargo

Logistics Business Magazine

The global maritime and transportation industries have long played a vital role in facilitating the movement of goods and people across borders, writes Captain Steve Bomgardner, VP Commercial Markets, Pole Star Global. Another common method involves counterfeiting cargo and vessel documents to disguise the true nature of shipments.

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Common Problems Shippers and Forwarders Experience Uncovered and Explained by Dedola

Dedola Global Logistics

The document specifies the HTS code assigned to the goods you’re importing, and the code dictates the duty rate applicable to the shipment. Currently, there are over 20,000 codes, and the shipper must exercise reasonable care when describing their goods. Disagreements Over Distribution Rights. The Bottom Line.

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Common Problems Shippers and Forwarders Experience Uncovered and Explained by Dedola

Dedola Global Logistics

The document specifies the HTS code assigned to the goods you’re importing, and the code dictates the duty rate applicable to the shipment. Currently, there are over 20,000 codes, and the shipper must exercise reasonable care when describing their goods. It’s crucial to assign a correct HTS code.

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Stuck on the wrong side of the world but still needing to deliver food to people in Ethiopia 5,000…

World Food Programme Logistics

My job entails the day-to-day running of the office, coordinating with UNHCR, nutrition partners, government counterparts, and overseeing a variety of operations like food distributions for refugees and livelihood assistance like crop production, livestock, fisheries, backyard gardening, bee keeping and banana cultivation. Final thoughts?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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What You Should Know About eForwarders and Why Importers Eventually Leave

Dedola Global Logistics

A common issue we’ve heard from shippers is that their cargo is sitting at the port for too long before it’s picked up and moved to their warehouse or distributed to clients or other locations, leading to the accumulation of demurrage fees. The importer must exercise reasonable care when making entry. Wait Times .

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Freeports and Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

For instance, rather than paying tariffs on separate components required to be imported from elsewhere, all parts could be transported tariff-free to a free port zone and then assembled within it. Customs measures include allowing imports to enter the free port custom sites with simplified customs documentation and a delay in paying tariffs.