Jade and Friends – 5th Annual Food Drive Collection is Underway!
Spreading Hope This Holiday Season The holidays are a time for gratitude, generosity, and community. At Jade International, giving back has always been part of our company culture. We believe no one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from — especially during the holiday season. That’s why we’re proud to […]
Global stocks jump on US-China trade optimism and oil supply fears
The US and China talks have been really big news lately , especially for importers to the US. President Donald Trump says that the talks are going very well. Check out the article below from CNN Business and how this news is affecting the stock markets in a positive manner on Friday. link to original […]
10 Reasons to Export your Goods
Some years ago I was asked to come up with reasons why companies should export their goods. I recently came across my article that I had written back then as I had conversations regarding the subject matter, and it is worth sharing as it still remains valid. My List Is: Some further thoughts to consider […]
US is closing in on Saudi Arabia to become the world’s top oil exporter, IEA says
Interesting article posted today by CNBC regarding the world’s top oil exporters. Read on to see how US is challenging Saudi Arabia for the top spot. The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects the U.S. to challenge Saudi Arabia’s position as the world’s leading oil exporter, after briefly overtaking the OPEC kingpin to claim the number one spot earlier this year. […]
What would happen if the Spotted Lanternfly makes it to the PA Grand Canyon?
I was hiking recently at the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, and I was thinking about how it relates to international shipping. A few things came to mind. First, we must address the people that did not know PA had a Grand Canyon. It really is not a canyon, but a deep river gorge cut through some […]
Incoterms 2020 and the Future of Trade—From Earth to Outer Space
Today’s subject: Incoterms 2020. Exciting stuff, right? If you’re involved in international trade, you should know and be comfortable with Incoterms. These internationally recognized commercial terms play a key role in global business by defining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in cross-border transactions. In short, they help determine who is responsible for what—from shipping […]
New regulation issued by the Government of India regarding all inbound and outbound ocean freight cargo
There is a new regulation introduced by the Government of India for all shipments arriving into India with effective date of August 1, 2019. This new regulation is called The Sea Cargo Manifest & Transshipment Regulation (SCMT). The intent of this regulation is: 1. Advance notice of the arriving / departing cargo 2. Enhance risk assessment & […]
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Policy and Procedures
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) goes into effect May 25, 2018. Per European Union (EU) regulations, new data protection laws are being introduced in order to protect the personal data of individuals living in the EU. It is a modernization of data protection laws drawn up in 1995, before mass internet adoption, email and google […]
US Truck Shortage
The US trucking industry is facing a growing shortage of qualified drivers in both the international and domestic markets. The shortage is having a serious effect on our ability to schedule pickups and confirm deliveries from/to US ports. The main reasons that are causing these issues: US Federal mandate for “Electronic Log Devices” (ELDs) in […]