What Is Domestic Freight Shipping and When Do You Need It
International freight gets most of the attention in global trade, but nearly every shipment depends on a domestic leg to reach its final destination. Cargo that arrives at a U.S. port still has to get to a warehouse, a factory, or a customer. Exports have to reach the port before they can leave. Understanding how […]
USMCA Certificate of Origin: What It Is and How to Complete One
If you import goods from Canada or Mexico, or export to either, the USMCA certificate of origin is what allows qualifying goods to cross duty-free or at a reduced rate. It’s also one of the most misunderstood documents in North American trade, largely because the thing most people go looking for doesn’t exist. There is […]
Carrier Liability vs. Marine Cargo Insurance
When a shipment is lost or damaged, many shippers expect the carrier to pay for it. The carrier usually does owe something. But that amount is set by law, capped well below the value of most commercial cargo, and can drop to zero under a long list of defenses. Marine cargo insurance works on a […]