China About to Have Beef with U.S. Exports, & That’s a Good Thing!
With all the bad news for international shipping that came with the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, how about a little good news for the industry? U.S. agricultural exports look to get a huge bump [...]
Don’t Turn Your Overseas Shipment into a High Seas Adventure!
Shipping internationally is much more inherently challenging than shipping domestically; therefore, it is vitally important beforehand that you do the necessary research and strategic planning to [...]
Don’t Turn Your Overseas Shipment into a High Seas Adventure!
Shipping internationally is much more inherently challenging than shipping domestically; therefore, it is vitally important beforehand that you do the necessary research and strategic planning to [...]
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5 Things Successful International Shippers Know & Do
Importing or exporting goods can be very lucrative business. It can also be very costly if you don’t know what you’re doing. But what makes the difference between a thriving business [...]
How Long Will it Take to Clear Congestion at West Coast Ports?
Now that an agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) in contract negotiations, West Coast ports can [...]
How Much Port Disruptions Hurt the Economy & Options Shippers Have
2.5 billion dollars a day. That huge dollar amount is what long-term work stoppages at the ports cost the U.S. economy according to a study commissioned by the National Association of [...]
UCM's Top 5 Most Popular International Shipping Blogs
This blog is a blog to highlight the blogs on the UCM Blog Page which are our top blogs in terms of popular blog reading. Too many blogs in that sentence? I can never tell. To narrow out blogs on [...]
UCM’s Top 5 Most Popular International Shipping Blogs
This blog is a blog to highlight the blogs on the UCM Blog Page which are our top blogs in terms of popular blog reading. Too many blogs in that sentence? I can never tell. To narrow out blogs on [...]
3 Common International Shipping Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
1. Mistiming an Import or Export Timing is important for everything in life. Forinternational shipping, timing is crucial. Properly timing a shipment can be tricky for the inexperienced. This is [...]
3 Common International Shipping Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
1. Mistiming an Import or Export Timing is important for everything in life. For international shipping, timing is crucial. Properly timing a shipment can be tricky for the inexperienced. This is [...]
4 Tips on How to Compare International Shipping Companies
By Grace Bailey International shipping is not a cheap task, that’s why it’s best to use the services of one international shipping company and ideally to build a long-lasting relationship with [...]
ILA Strike Watch 2012: Hot News – Negotiations Stop, Strike to Start!
A labor strike that will shut down U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports a little more than a week from now seems unstoppable. Negotiations have once again broken down between the ILA and the USMX. [...]
5 Reasons You Need Cargo Insurance for Your Import or Export Goods
Businesses make money by selling products. If your business imports or exports its products, you’re investing in your company every time you ship cargo. It’s surprising how many [...]
Top 10 Import Goods from China with Pics
UPDATE on Japan Radiation Crisis: Vessels & Containers
Below is a list of major shipping lines and other companies related to shipping with updated news and information concerning the radiation crisis in Japan. Please visit these sites to learn more [...]
5 Tips for 1st Time Cargo and Container Shipping Exporters
Tip #1: Save container transport cost by preparing to load your container in less less than 2 hrs. When the driver shows up to your site, the first 2 hours are included in your fees. We recommend [...]
Post-COVID Outlook on Ocean Shipping
Now that most countries are easing COVID-19 restrictions, ocean shipping processes might improve. However, as of the first half of 2022, you also have to consider the impacts of the [...]