Switching customs brokers: a guide
A solid relationship with your customs broker, and a good fit with them, is essential for an importer. But what if it’s time for a change? This week, we dive deep into why you might consider a switch and how to go about it without disrupting your operations.
How Importing Vehicles into the U.S. Works
Importing vehicles into the U.S. isn't a process you should expect to be easy. It's filled with regulations, requirements, an emission testing.
Working with rising transportation costs and capacity issues
Rising fuel costs. Emission-reduction regulations. Peak season surcharges and capacity crunches. Across modes and all over the world, importers are working hard to balance competing priorities: keeping their supply chains moving quickly while protecting their profit margins.
Understanding Surtax
Surtaxes can be confusing for importers bringing goods into Canada. They can arrive without warning and change just as fast. Cole’s Consulting department took the time to explain the basics of surtax for companies bringing goods and services into Canada.
Basic Guide to U.S. Customs for Importers
If you're planning to start an importing business, U.S. Customs will likely become something you will need to understand. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP is in charge of regulating all goods imported into the United States from other.
Logistics 101: Freight
International shipping and freight is a complicated business. When moving goods over land, sea, and air, there are a lot of moving pieces and a lot of industry-specific terminology that can be confusing. We’ve put together a brief introductory guide to help you navigate the real basics of freight.
Black Friday approaches. Are you ready?
Black Friday, Cyber Monday (falling on November 24 and 27 this year), and the ensuing shopping frenzy leading up to Christmas bring significant opportunities – and challenges – to businesses worldwide. Major global shipping companies deliver hundreds of millions of packages in the month between Black Friday and New.
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for importing explosives
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival Guide for importing fresh seafood
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Border delay troubleshooting guide
We recently spoke with Jey Sanmuganathan, Cole’s Western Regional Manager of Customs in Canada, to learn more about when to engage a customs broker to avoid delays and penalties.
