The coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted the economy. And for some, it's now calling into question whether global supply chains are a good idea. To the extent that it is really the events of the crisis that are prompting a reexamination of globally-distributed production,…
Dutch customs has now posted legislation, for immediate effect this April, enforcing UCC (Union Customs Code) rulings. These amendments are nothing new to people who have read the definition of an "exporter" in the UCC, however this strict implementation could affect how you…
Importers are struggling to manage a global trade process that is fraught with potential for error and penalties. That’s why Flexport created Trade Advisory Services. Importers can connect with a team of trusted trade advisors to navigate the trade landscape. Flexport’s Trade…
From a looming tariff deadline, to a US-China trade war truce, to other global trade developments and disputes within the World Trade Organization (WTO), there was lots to keep pace with in the past week. Making sense of it all in our recent State of Trade: December Tariffs Q&A…
Volatility has reigned in 2019. Businesses are feeling stretched and crunched at once, but 2020 offers opportunities. Understanding the lessons learned from the past year offer insights that can help build a more successful year ahead.
It takes more than a tweet to hike up tariffs. Our VP of Customs Compliance explains what the official process looks like.
The White House announced last Tuesday that it would impose a 10% tariff on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods ranging from fish to petroleum. If consumer goods brands pass through the costs of the new tariffs, that would lead to price increases at many U.S.…
As the impending trade war begins to play out, importers within the United States are struggling to assess the effects on their supply chain and going to their logistics partners for strategies. Scanning the new proposed list of $16 billion in 25% duties published by the USTR…