Shippers need to be extra careful about the trucking companies they hire to transport their shipping containers to and from the ports. If not, shippers could find themselves liable in legal [...]
Traditionally, when it comes to international shipping, there are two major modes to choose between: ocean freight and air freight. But now, shippers are starting to eye a combination service [...]
A draft of the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) update has been released by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. You have between now and September 18th to submit written comments on it. An [...]
Despite slow, even what some would call stagnant, growth in international trade over the last several years, the air freight sector saw healthy growth in cargo demand during 2016. In fact, it was [...]
It’s a showdown for the ages. The two heavyweights of the international shipping industry facing off. In one corner: Air Freight. In the other corner: Ocean Freight. This is like Ali vs. [...]
Yes, anything hazardous, flammable, dangerous, chemicals, computer batteries, live animals, perishable items, etc.
Ship only the most important items, pack in as small of a box, crate or pallet as possible. If you can route from/to a major hub (JFK, LUH, BJS) instead of a smaller airport, this may help to [...]
Yes, air freight is based on both the actual weight and chargeable weight of the cargo.
It has begun. Amazon is launching air freight service. The rumors have been circulating for a while that Amazon was planning to lease Boeing jets and take over shipping that the e-commerce giant [...]
Shippers are tired of paying the price for port congestion, and rightly so. Demurrage, detention, and per diem fees have unfairly been charged to shippers on top of the lost money and overseas [...]
Guest Blog by Greg Thompson If you have ever had the pleasure of working on international freight shipping, then you know how many details one must keep track of for it to go smoothly. The [...]
China’s new Value Added Tax (VAT) policy is now officially in effect throughout all of the People’s Republic of China. In previous Universal Cargo Management blogs, we covered the [...]
China’s new Value Added Tax (VAT) policy is now officially in effect throughout all of the People’s Republic of China. In previous Universal Cargo Management blogs, we covered the [...]
Boeing, the largest exporter in the U.S. by value, predicts the world’s fleet of aircraft will double in the next 20 years according to a recent Air Cargo World article. Despite saying [...]
The Commerce Department is looking to place a 31% tariff on solar panel imports from China. The complaint has been raised that China is “dumping” solar panels into the U.S. market. In [...]
As a friend to your business, Universal Cargo Management has helpful information all over our site for businesses that import or export and potential international shippers. With over 25 years as [...]