The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has issued new regulations prohibiting unreasonable refusal to carry by shipping companies, aimed at protecting cargo owner rights. The new rules clarify the legal provisions regarding refusal actions and require shipping companies to submit confidential export policy documents annually to ensure compliance.
This article provides a detailed overview of the global three-letter airport code query system offered by West Coast Freight Network. It highlights the significance and practicality of this tool in the air freight industry, sharing efficient query operations and rules to facilitate practitioners in handling international freight.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the seven key operational points and customs clearance process for exporting to the USA. It emphasizes critical aspects such as service standards, agent qualification verification, detailed regulations, freight pricing, and customs rules to assist exporters in navigating the complex international trade environment.
This article shares common challenges faced by newcomers in freight forwarding, covering topics like contract negotiation, telex release procedures, container booking strategies, and obtaining pre-entry/release notes. It aims to help new professionals quickly understand industry rules, avoid common pitfalls, and improve their work efficiency within 100 words.
Starting from August 1, customs has implemented a new integrated declaration mechanism for import and export goods, merging the customs declaration and inspection forms into a single new declaration. This reform aims to optimize the declaration process, increase customs clearance efficiency, and significantly reduce the workload and labor costs for enterprises, with an expected improvement in clearance speed of 20-30%. Additionally, customs has provided necessary training for businesses to ensure a smooth transition to the new system, ultimately enhancing their competitiveness and participation.
This article explores international trade practices and their importance, focusing on the 1932 Warsaw-Oxford Rules, the 1941 U.S. Foreign Trade Definitions Revision, and the 1990 International Commercial Terms (Incoterms). Understanding these trade terms aids in enhancing the efficiency of cross-border transactions, reducing disputes, and ensuring the smooth execution of contracts.
With new tariff policies on the horizon, the shipping industry is set to face significant challenges. John Lusch from e2open analyzed how these changes will impact the supply chain, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making in adapting to the new rules. Businesses must timely adjust their strategies to maintain competitiveness.
This article provides a detailed explanation of customs administrative rulings on commodity classification, including the classification of park sightseeing vehicles as 8703.1019, full-body X-ray computed tomography scanners as 9022.12, and tetrabromobisphenol A as 2908.199. All classifications are based on relevant national laws and regulations as well as classification general rules, ensuring legal compliance and market order.
In ocean freight export operations, the master data of the packing list, bill of lading, and customs documents must be consistent. The bill of lading rules require these three data points to match strictly, particularly at Shanghai Port, where even minor discrepancies can prevent boarding. Ensuring that the documents align is crucial for customs clearance and transportation.
China has recently revised the regulations governing international freight forwarding, clarifying shareholder structures to enhance market supervision. The new rules mandate that companies involved in import and export trade must have legal entities as major shareholders, achieving a controlling stake. This regulation takes effect immediately, bringing a new order and competitive advantages to the freight forwarding industry.
