Posted on LinkedIn today:
FOB really?
A good commercial invoice includes clearly specified Incoterms. Incoterms are rules (not laws) used to facilitate global trade. They were created and are administered by the International Chamber of Commerce and are updated every 10 years. Incoterms 2010 published by ICC Services Publications, Paris. Did you know that, in the 2010 version of Incoterms, FOB applies only to ocean and inland waterway transport? Take the time to review your international documents for accuracy. For help contact Mitch@52.91.45.227
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Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, The Journal of Commerce5d • EditedThe hashtag#bankruptcy of 101-year-old New England Motor Freight was a shock and a wake-up call for those who expected less volatility this year.
Mitch’s LinkedIn comment today:
Thoughtful analysis and right on target…traditional LTL carriers achieved efficiencies mostly thru managing labor costs…still important but real gains in efficiency will come via technology…
Published on LinkedIn today:
If you are planning to take the customs brokers exam in April you should be well into your preparations by now. The exam is not easy but a step by step study plan will give you confidence. I devised a simple method that worked well for me and will share it. E mail mitch@52.91.45.227 if interested.
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Mitch Kostoulakos, LCB Licensed Customs Broker, International Logistics Consultant
Good move by USPS putting safety of employees first. The fact that these closure are rare illustrates the overall reliability of USPS .
Posted on LikedIn today
When the ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) comes up on export documents many exporters automatically enter EAR 99. For license questions NLR (No License Required) is often used as a default exception. These may be the correct entries but it is a good business practice to check and confirm. While freight forwarders can provide expertise in these areas the exporter bears primary responsibility for compliance. If you are automatically using NLR and EAR 99 you may be at risk.
International Logistics Consulting; Licensed Customs Brokers
