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Typical customers import high volume, low margin commodities such as apparel, footwear, retail merchandise, furniture, hardware, etc. With such business models, profitability is largely determined by supply chain efficiencies.

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Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) vs. Free On Board (FOB) Terms

One of the fundamental decisions of international trade is how to structure the terms of sale between buyers and sellers. In the case of imports, American companies can either allow their overseas suppliers to handle the shipping and insurance of goods or they can take these responsibilities on themselves. There are benefits and downsides to each, so it important to understand how these factors may affect your business.

U.S. Customs' Automated Clearing House (ACH) Program

Globe Express encourages and helps clients establish an Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment program with U.S. Customs. We highly recommend the ACH program, as it is the most efficient means of duty settlement available. Under this method duties will be withdrawn directly from the importer’s bank account and paid to Customs at the optimal time, all under the careful supervision of our brokers.

Advantages of Using a Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL)

3PLs offer greater booking options and service types. Shippers can take advantage of increased ocean sailings per week since 3PLs contract with numerous carriers to provide a variety of service levels, transit times, etc.

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