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Guides & White Papers

When you succeed, we succeed. That’s why we have put together informational guides and white papers to help you stay educated and feel empowered to make informed business decisions.

Shipping Guides

We’ve taken your most asked questions and created how-to guides to make sure you’re aware of each step of the shipping process, so you can navigate your next move with ease.

Freight Shipping Guide

Our freight shipping guide breaks down the different modes of freight transportation, the benefits of each mode and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

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Air Freight Shipping Guide

If you want to ship air freight and don’t know where to start, here is your starting point. We’ve put together a guide that takes you step-by-step through the air freight process.

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Ocean Freight Shipping Guide

We’ve put together a guide that takes you step-by-step through the ocean freight process and answers your most asked ocean freight questions.

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Customs Clearance Guide

Customs clearance is a critical part of shipping freight internationally. This guide will discuss the different types of customs entries, how taxes and duties are calculated and walk through the customs clearance process step-by-step.

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HTS Codes

In our Importer's Guide to HTS codes, you'll learn all about this system of import classification and how to apply it to your business.

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What is Nearshoring: A Guide to Shifting Trade Lanes

Get answers to your top questions and learn about the benefits and considerations to determine if nearshoring is a good solution for your company.

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Logistics White Papers

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Future of Logistics: Benelux 2023

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The Increasing Criticality of Service Parts Logistics

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Addressing the Elephant in Supply Chains with End-to-End Logistics Solutions

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The Reality of Logistics Outsourcing

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Freight and Logistics Glossary

Learn more about common freight terms by visiting our Glossary.

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Incoterms 2020

Learn more about Incoterms and how they have been updated for 2020.

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Additional Resources

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Duty Drawback Guide

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5 Simple Ways to Help Avoid International Shipping Delays

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Ease Supply Chain Turmoil with Foreign Trade Zones

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