On December 5, 2019, the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) posted amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) class codes. These amendments will go in effect on January 4, 2020 ..read more

Each week, the trade community watches the giant chess match between China and the United States, seeing who will make the next move, who will potentially "win" the match or if the game will end in a draw. Currently, the "game" is still in play with both sides moving pieces to win ..read more

When shipping urgent freight, time is of the essence. When there's a hiccup in your supply chain, what do you do? Expedited shipping gives your organization a competitive advantage by providing a quick resolution to problems that arise. Set your supply chain up for success by understanding the top three benefits of expedited shipping ..read more

The Canadian National Railway and the Teamsters Canada Union (TCRC) are currently engaging in contract negotiations to avoid a potential strike. The TCRC represents roughly 3,000 of Canadian National Railway's conductors, train persons and yard persons ..read more

If you are one of the many shoppers looking for deals this holiday season, prices may be higher than expected due to new tariffs on imported goods. These tariffs are likely to impact both import shipping volumes and prices of goods throughout this holiday season ..read more

The Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) has posted proposed amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC®). These amendments will be published, pending reconsideration, on December 5, 2019 and are expected to go in effect on January 4, 2020 ..read more

Trading globally involves risks, but having international cargo insurance is one of the best ways to offer peace of mind to both the buyer and the seller. Ascent Global Logistics wants your shipments to be monetarily safeguarded against physical loss or damage while in transit. If you have shipped many times before, or are new to the international shipping trade, it is worthwhile to review how insurance can help your company be protected ..read more

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has recently published its new version of Incoterms 2020. The Incoterms rules help individuals and companies that participate in the import and export of global trade on a daily basis. These essential terms of trade can be found in the newly published guide, now available for purchase from the ICC.  In this Article: What does Incoterms do? What does Incoterms not do? How are Incoterms used? What happens to existing contracts? Main changes to Incoterms 2020 ..read more

The USTR (United States Trade Representative) has announced that on October 31, 2019, it will begin to accept tariff exclusion requests for Chinese imports that are subject to an additional 15 percent tariff (List 4), which went into effect on September 1, 2019.  Exclusion requests will be received via the USTR exclusion request processing portal. Details regarding the application process will be published in the Federal Register next week ..read more

Are you managing shipments with multiple carriers or 3PLs? Do you crave the simplicity of shipping through just one company?  Processing shipments through different providers can be a headache. Each carrier or 3PL operates slightly differently, making your internal processes and controls a moving target. That's just from booking to delivery. Post-shipment processing can be daunting when managing invoices, assigning GL codes and complying with payment terms ..read more