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To access expedited rail services from Canadian ports, request Expedited Rail Service (ERS) through your steamship line at least 72 hours before vessel arriv…

A customs bond is a legally required financial guarantee to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ensuring importers pay all duties, taxes, and fees. It i…

The most effective solutions for US 5H customs inspections combine accurate pre-shipment documentation, verified importer-of-record credentials, a valid cust…

An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is a unique customs ID assigned to businesses and individuals trading with the EU. It is …

ICS2 (Import Control System 2) is the EU’s mandatory advance cargo security screening program. All goods entering or transiting the EU by air, ocean, road, o…

UK Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) allows VAT-registered importers to declare import VAT on their VAT return instead of paying it at customs. Only duty is pai…

A Certificate of Origin is an official trade document that certifies the country where goods were manufactured or substantially transformed. It helps customs…

Choosing the right shipping container size for ocean freight depends on three core variables: your cargo’s total weight, its cubic volume, and any special ha…

The most common types of special containers include open-top containers for over-height cargo, flat-rack containers for oversized and heavy loads, refrigerat…

A Delivery Order (D/O) is a release document issued by a carrier, freight forwarder, or their agent that authorizes the consignee to collect imported cargo f…