Shipping & Logistics

Update June 8, 2020 – The rate increases to occur over the next 5 years have been announced (see below). Update September…

This blog tends to attract a lot of international readers and one of the most common questions I get is from non-American readers…

One of the biggest challenges for importers is clearing customs for their products once they arrive in their home country. This guide…

How to Get Your Shipments from China to Amazon FBA It’s a little more complex than asking your supplier to stick a…

All About International Ocean Sea Freight Step by Step Instructions In this article, I’ll give an overview of Ocean Freight and also…

For years I’ve been trying to get a tour of an Amazon warehouse. These are actually possible at a few of Amazon…

Finding and choosing a Freight Forwarder is one of the most common questions we get asked here. Importers are often confused about…

If there’s one tool that you’ll hear importers and private labelers recommend most often, it is DutyCalculator.com. DutyCalculator allows you to quickly…

Most seasoned importers have Chinese New Year firmly marked on their calendars. They know that the time leading up to Chinese New…

The actual packing and labeling of your items is critical when importing from China. In this article we’ll discuss five questions you need…