On: February 29, 2016 By: Roy Becker
The Case of the Disappearing Export Shipment
For many exporters, freight forwarders can be invaluable partners to move goods around the world. But always vet your forwarder first for trustworthiness.
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On: February 22, 2016 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The Proper Valuation of Parts Replaced Under Warranty
Although you must declare the correct value of your goods exported under warranty, there are options for reducing import duty rates on those goods.
On: February 2, 2016 By: Lisa Nemer
Backing Up Your Shipping Solutions Export Software Database
Backup your Shipping Solutions export software database to avoid losing your valuable export shipment paperwork.
On: January 19, 2016 By: Lisa Nemer
Understanding Units of Measure for the Automated Export System (AES) versus Export Invoices
Preparing your export documents may require that you use a different unit of measure on your export invoices than you use for your AES filings.
On: January 18, 2016 By: Joseph A. Robinson
From EXW to DDP: Incoterms 2020 Plain and Simple
As an exporter, you need to understand Incoterms 2020 from Ex Works (EXW) to Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and everything in between. Here's a basic overview of what Incoterms are, when they are used, and how they are used.
On: December 14, 2015 By: David Noah
What's a Letter of Credit? (Infographic)
This infographic illustrates how a letter of credit is used in exporting & importing to ensure the seller gets paid and the buyer receives the goods.
On: November 30, 2015 By: Roy Becker
A Letter of Credit Helps an Oil Company Recover Millions in Losses
Here's how a U.S. oil company used a letter of credit to recover millions in losses when an oil processing plant was nationalized in Venezuela.
On: November 3, 2015 By: Lisa Nemer
Generating Reports from Shipping Solutions Export Software (Video)
Learn how to generate reports from your shipment data in Shipping Solutions export software.
On: October 26, 2015 By: Chris Lidberg
Finding a Bank for a Back-to-Back Letter of Credit May Be Difficult
While back-to-back letters of credit protect the middleman in an export transaction, banks are wary of this arrangement because it puts them at risk.
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