Ocean Export Documentation Essentials
Getting ocean export documentation right is one of the most important things a shipper can do to avoid delays, penalties, and compliance issues. The paperwork involved in an international ocean shipment may seem straightforward, but errors in specific documents are among the most common causes of shipments being held up at the port or flagged […]
Cargo Insurance Explained
Shipping goods internationally comes with risks that are easy to overlook until something goes wrong. Weather events, vessel incidents, theft, and mishandling can all result in damaged or lost cargo, and the financial consequences can be significant. Understanding what carrier liability actually covers, and where it falls short, is one of the more practical steps […]
A Guide to Shipping Oversized and Heavy Cargo Internationally
Shipping a standard pallet or carton internationally is relatively straightforward. Shipping a 40-ton piece of industrial machinery, a construction crane, or a prefabricated steel structure is an entirely different undertaking. Oversized and heavy cargo requires specialized equipment, detailed planning, specific documentation, and coordination across multiple parties before a single piece of freight moves anywhere. For […]
Benefits of Having an Air Freight Logistics Freight Forwarder
Shipping cargo by air involves far more than booking a flight. Between export documentation, carrier selection, customs requirements, compliance regulations, and final delivery coordination, there are a lot of moving parts, and the margin for error is small. That is where an air freight logistics freight forwarder earns its place in your supply chain. Many […]
Qantas Completes 19-Hour Ultra Long-Haul Flight
Did you hear the airline, Qantas is testing a direct flight from New York to Sydney? Great coverage about this service from newatlas.com. The future of long-haul aviation has real implications for air cargo — and a recent test flight by Qantas offers a glimpse of where things are heading. As airlines push the boundaries […]
US closing in on Saudi Arabia to become top global oil exporter
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 if the Spotted Lanternfly reaches 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 […]
Jade International’s new website launch!
Behind the scenes the last few months we have been working on enhancing our website and are very excited to announce the re-launch of Jade International! Some of the new features of our website include a more robust quote form, getting started for new export and import clients, and FAQ’s. We encourage you to explore […]
Hutchison Ports ICAVE Starts Operations in Veracruz
Check out this great article from World Maritime News. New Ports equal new global trade opportunities! Port operator Hutchison Ports officially launched operations in the new port of Veracruz on July 1. The first operation of Hutchison Ports Internacional de Contenedores Asociados de Veracruz (ICAVE) within the modernization of the Port of Veracruz was undertaken with […]