We share hands-on advice for everyday trade and logistics challenges. Access insights and actionable strategies that drive certainty, continuity, and compliance across your operations.
Maintaining Your Records
Compliance Customs compliance is an essential part of every import business. Being compliant means being aware of – and abiding by – the laws and policies regulating imports and exports. Savvy importers adopt comprehensive company-wide compliance practices and keep on top of regulatory changes to adapt as necessary.
Certificates of Origin
A certificate of origin is a legal document that certifies a product’s country of origin. Certificates of origin (COs) are needed to assess the correct duty and to qualify imported products for reduced duty under free trade agreements (FTAs).
General Average – Are you covered?
When you ship by sea, cargo insurance is a must. Even if your shipment seems indestructible… isn’t travelling far… or isn’t very valuable, insuring oceangoing goods is always recommended. Without insurance, you could be on the hook for a significant charge if a General Average is declared.
