https://www.shippabo.com/blog Market updates, customs guidance and platform notes for the people who move freight — written by the team that does it every day. en-us Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:34:57 GMT https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-july-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-july-2026 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Transpacific & Asia–North America Ocean Freight Market Update https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-june-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-june-2026 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Transpacific & Asia–North America Ocean Freight Market Update https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-may-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-may-2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Transpacific & Asia–North America Ocean Freight Market Update https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-april-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-global-newsletter-april-2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update March fundamentally altered the ocean freight landscape. The Strait of Hormuz crisis—initiated by U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran beginning February 28—caused bunker fuel prices to spike… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-3-16-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-3-16-2026 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Global ocean freight markets this week were shaped by two dominant forces: carrier capacity management on the trans-Pacific and the rapidly escalating impact of the Iran war on global… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-3-09-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-3-09-2026 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update The global ocean freight environment this week is defined by two major forces: continued carrier capacity management across trans-Pacific trade lanes and the rapid escalation of the… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-3-03-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-3-03-2026 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update This week's freight market reflects two simultaneous forces: https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-2-23-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-2-23-2026 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Over the past week, the container market continued to show soft demand signals on the main eastbound headhaul corridors, with carriers leaning harder on capacity management (blank… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-2-16-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-2-16-2026 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update This week's container market signals were dominated by soft post–Lunar New Year demand and aggressive capacity management. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-2-2-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-2-2-2026 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update The trans-Pacific headhaul market moved further into a pre–Lunar New Year lull, with carriers leaning harder on capacity discipline as spot pricing continued to soften across key… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-26-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-26-2026 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Over the past week, the ocean freight market showed a clear post-early-January softening in pricing momentum, especially on major east–west corridors. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-20-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-20-2026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Ocean freight conditions shifted meaningfully this week as carriers and shippers reacted to two competing forces: (1) a seasonal pre–Lunar New Year lift in Asia–North America demand… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-12-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-12-2026 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Ocean freight conditions tightened modestly into early January as pre–Lunar New Year (LNY) demand returned to the trans–Pacific, and carriers leaned on early-year GRIs to lift spot… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-5-2026 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-1-5-2026 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Market Update This week's most actionable signals for U.S. and Canadian importers were driven less by short-term rate volatility and more by carrier-side strategic repositioning and early-2026… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-29-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-29-2025 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Ocean freight conditions for U.S. and Canadian importers remained volatile heading into year-end, with carriers leaning heavily on capacity discipline to stabilize pricing in a… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-22-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-22-2025 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Container freight markets strengthened modestly through mid-December, with spot pricing showing a third consecutive week of improvement in several major corridors—most visibly on… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-15-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-15-2025 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update This week's ocean freight narrative was defined by a familiar late-year pattern: demand softened after most holiday cargo moved earlier than usual, while carriers leaned more heavily… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-8-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-8-2025 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates continued to unwind their November spike, with cumulative declines of roughly one-third over the past two weeks, despite a small uptick in the most… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-1-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-12-1-2025 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Global container markets softened again this week, with Trans-Pacific spot indices declining and nearly all recent GRI gains eroding. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-24-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-24-2025 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific spot rates continued to fall sharply this week as early-November General Rate Increases lost momentum amid softer U.S. import demand and abundant vessel capacity. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-17-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-17-2025 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific markets softened this week as early-November GRIs lost momentum. Spot benchmarks show slight week-over-week declines, driven by ample capacity and flat demand. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-10-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-10-2025 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific spot rates rose again this week as carriers pushed through new GRIs while selectively tightening capacity. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-3-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-11-3-2025 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific spot trends turned higher again this week, with multiple sources pointing to a mid- to high-teens week-over-week lift as carriers' October capacity discipline flowed… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-27-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-27-2025 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific conditions remained broadly soft, but carriers briefly stabilized spot levels with mid-month GRIs. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-20-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-20-2025 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Spot rates on key Eastbound trans-Pacific lanes ticked up after mid-October GRIs, breaking a multi-week slide; however, uncertainty remains as to what will happen November 1, as a… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-13-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-13-2025 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific conditions stayed soft this week, with spot levels continuing to drift lower after a brief post–Golden Week uptick. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-6-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-10-6-2025 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update With the pending arrival of Golden Week in China, the market showed mixed signals: carriers are reacting to softer eastbound demand by increasing blank sailings and trimming capacity… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ieepa-tariffs-supreme-court-cases-what-importers-should-do-now https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ieepa-tariffs-supreme-court-cases-what-importers-should-do-now Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases on November 5, 2025 that could decide the future of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—some as high as 125%. While the outcome is uncertain, importers can't afford to wait. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-29-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-29-2025 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update A weekly summary of key Shipping Industry News https://www.shippabo.com/blog/new-tariffs-on-pharmaceuticals-furniture-and-heavy-trucks-take-effect-on-october-1st https://www.shippabo.com/blog/new-tariffs-on-pharmaceuticals-furniture-and-heavy-trucks-take-effect-on-october-1st Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs New U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks take effect October 1, 2025. Importers should audit supply chains, adjust pricing strategies, and accelerate shipments to manage higher landed costs and stay ahead of potential trade disruptions. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-22-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-22-2025 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Spot-rate momentum from early September has cooled across the Trans-Pacific as the impact of early-month GRIs and selective blank sailings fades. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-15-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-15-2025 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific conditions remained soft overall this week, with carriers dialing back seasonal capacity experiments and signaling additional voids ahead of China's Golden Week to stem… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-8-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-8-2025 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific conditions were mixed this week. Spot indices show a modest uptick to the US West and East Coasts even as overall global benchmarks edged down, pointing to trade-lane… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-2-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-9-2-2025 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific spot rates increased at the end of this past week, despite the mid-summer, tariff-driven import rush fading and capacity remaining ample. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-25-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-25-2025 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Trans-Pacific spot rates eased again last week, with Asia–North America West Coast (NAWC) pricing down high single digits week-over-week and East Coast (NAEC) down low single digits. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-18-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-18-2025 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update U.S. gateway performance remains solid. The Port of Los Angeles reported a record July—crossing the 1-million TEU mark—underscoring how frontloaded cargo inflated mid-summer throughput… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-11-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-11-2025 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Two themes defined the week: carriers are still managing and withdrawing short-term trans-Pacific capacity as tariff-driven frontloading fades, and rates have paused — spot pricing… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-04-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-8-04-2025 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update This week's ocean freight market remains in a softening cycle, with steep drops in trans-Pacific spot rates and rising blank sailings, especially on Asia–North America West Coast… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-28-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-28-2025 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update This week saw continuing rate declines across the trans-Pacific, driven by softening demand and increased carrier capacity. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-21-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-21-2025 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Global ocean freight softened this week as demand from Asia to North America eased, resulting in the fifth consecutive weekly slip in spot rates and fewer blank sailings. U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-14-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-14-2025 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update This week, ocean freight activity continues to be shaped by post-tariff pause adjustments and shifting capacity strategies. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-7-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-7-2025 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update The trans-Pacific ocean freight market is experiencing a notable shift this week. The early conclusion of the peak season surge, combined with a decline in demand, has led to a… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-1-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-7-1-2025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update The trans-Pacific ocean freight market experienced significant fluctuations this week, driven by shifting capacity strategies, rate adjustments, and evolving carrier services. U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-6-23-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-6-23-2025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update The ocean freight market showed signs of softening this week as the recent surge in shipping rates appears to have plateaued. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-6-16-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shippabo-newsletter-6-16-2025 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Market Update The trans-Pacific ocean freight market experienced significant shifts this week as U.S. and Canadian importers navigated a complex landscape marked by rising demand, escalating spot… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/court-blocks-liberation-day-tariffs-what-u-s-importers-need-to-know https://www.shippabo.com/blog/court-blocks-liberation-day-tariffs-what-u-s-importers-need-to-know Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs In a pivotal ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has struck down the controversial "Liberation Day" tariffs introduced under the Trump administration. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/vietnam-tariff-update-may-23-2025 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/vietnam-tariff-update-may-23-2025 Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs The 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese imports has been suspended from April 10 to July 9, 2025, during which only the 10% baseline tariff applies. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0-1-0 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0-1-0 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs On May 12, the U.S. and China announced a 90-day suspension of key tariffs, cutting rates from 145% to 30% to allow room for continued negotiations. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0-1 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0-1 Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs President Trump's April 2 executive order enacts new tariffs— up to 145% on goods from China, and other duties apply on top of the 10% based on commodity and country of origin. Learn below how these changes impact your supply chain, key exemptions, compliance rules, and country-specific rates. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs President Trump's April 2 executive order enacts new tariffs— up to 145% on goods from China, and other duties apply on top of the 10% based on commodity and country of origin. Learn below how these changes impact your supply chain, key exemptions, compliance rules, and country-specific rates. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0-0 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update-0-0 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided the following guidance on the additional duties due on imported merchandise which were imposed by Executive Order, "Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits," issued on April 2. This guidance applies to the actions that are effective on April 5. CBP will issue separate guidance for the actions that are effective on April 9. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tariff-update Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs President Trump's April 2 executive order enacts new tariffs—10% on all imports and up to 50% on goods from select countries—starting April 5 and 9. Learn how these changes impact your supply chain, key exemptions, compliance rules, and country-specific rates. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ustr-import-proposal-impact https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ustr-import-proposal-impact Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Customs Downstream Ramfications for Carriers, Importers, & Consumers, https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-foresee-machine-learning-can-do-for-your-supply-chain https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-foresee-machine-learning-can-do-for-your-supply-chain Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Platform Shippabo's next-gen predictive system ensures highly accurate intelligence, reduces risk, enables faster response times, and improves forecasting. Learn how Foresee™ can revolutionize your shipping performance! https://www.shippabo.com/blog/benefits-of-a-technology-driven-forwarder https://www.shippabo.com/blog/benefits-of-a-technology-driven-forwarder Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Platform In an increasingly complex and unpredictable world, supply chain managers can benefit doubly when they partner with a technology-driven forwarder expert with cutting-edge management tools and dynamic data https://www.shippabo.com/blog/key-reports-that-every-logistics-manager-needs https://www.shippabo.com/blog/key-reports-that-every-logistics-manager-needs Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Guides Unlock the power of your supply chain with Shippabo's integrated data solutions. Discover the key reports every logistics manager needs for real-time insights, efficient planning, and a resilient supply chain! https://www.shippabo.com/blog/fee-schedule https://www.shippabo.com/blog/fee-schedule Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Platform We know that navigating fees in this industry can be confusing, and we’re here to help! https://www.shippabo.com/blog/4-steps-to-get-a-full-picture-of-your-supply-chain https://www.shippabo.com/blog/4-steps-to-get-a-full-picture-of-your-supply-chain Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Guides Learn the four steps you should take to get the holistic data insights you need to build resilience into your supply chain, bring agility to your operations – and make your customers happy. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/supply-chain-visibility-vs-supply-chain-visualization https://www.shippabo.com/blog/supply-chain-visibility-vs-supply-chain-visualization Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Platform Learn why visibility data is only half the story when it comes to getting a complete picture of your supply chain and how supply chain visibility goes beyond data to deliver real-time insights that help you identify and… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/5-tools-when-evaluating-supply-chain-visibility-solutions https://www.shippabo.com/blog/5-tools-when-evaluating-supply-chain-visibility-solutions Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Platform Supply chain visibility is becoming increasingly essential for success—but which tools and features are the most important to consider when searching for a solution? Read on to discover more. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/why-supply-chain-visibility-solution-isnt-delivering https://www.shippabo.com/blog/why-supply-chain-visibility-solution-isnt-delivering Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Platform Learn why current supply chain visibility solutions are not delivering and what you can do to get a full picture of your supply chain. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-to-recession-proof-your-supply-chain https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-to-recession-proof-your-supply-chain Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Global Transportation Management and Visibility software is crucial for importers to optimize their workflows and streamline shipping operations. Learn more here. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/freight-forwarding-software-matters https://www.shippabo.com/blog/freight-forwarding-software-matters Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Platform Freight forwarding software is crucial for importers to optimize their workflows and streamline shipping operations. Learn more here. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/incoterms-2023 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/incoterms-2023 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Guides Incoterms make global trade easier, clearer and more efficient for importing or exporting goods between countries. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/demurrage-detention https://www.shippabo.com/blog/demurrage-detention Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Guides For importers looking to reduce costs in their supply chain, avoiding demurrage and detention is definitely one thing to do. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/where-are-ocean-rates-heading https://www.shippabo.com/blog/where-are-ocean-rates-heading Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Managing workflows in global logistics can me made easier with custom views. Setting them up is easy, and anyone on your team can access them. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/global-logistics-custom-views https://www.shippabo.com/blog/global-logistics-custom-views Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Platform Managing workflows in global logistics can me made easier with custom views. Setting them up is easy, and anyone on your team can access them. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/supply-chain-automation https://www.shippabo.com/blog/supply-chain-automation Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Platform Simplify global logistics management with supply chain automation. Learn how you can optimize your network with this important feature. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/key-questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-a-freight-forwarder https://www.shippabo.com/blog/key-questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-a-freight-forwarder Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Guides The supply chain volatility that dominated the last two years is beginning to subside. Ocean freight rates are stabilizing, and importers are no longer scrambling for space. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/3-reasons-to-bring-your-supply-chain-online https://www.shippabo.com/blog/3-reasons-to-bring-your-supply-chain-online Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Guides Discover the top 3 reasons to digitize your supply chain. From cost savings to improved efficiency, see how going online transforms logistics. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/your-checklist-to-build-a-successful-supply-chain https://www.shippabo.com/blog/your-checklist-to-build-a-successful-supply-chain Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Guides Build a successful supply chain with this essential checklist. Learn key steps to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and achieve seamless logistics. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/womenshistorymonth2022 https://www.shippabo.com/blog/womenshistorymonth2022 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Customs In honor of celebrating Women’s History Month, we sat down with our CEO, Nina Luu, and talked about how empathy plays a huge part in our vision, mission, and values. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/peak-season-congestion https://www.shippabo.com/blog/peak-season-congestion Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Market Update As peak season takes its usual hold over the industry, we are seeing rising congestion in ports across the US and Canada, especially on the West Coast. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/baby-formula https://www.shippabo.com/blog/baby-formula Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Correctly importing baby formula to the U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/wood-and-wood-products https://www.shippabo.com/blog/wood-and-wood-products Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Importing sanitized wood and wood products to the U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/gold-coins-medals-and-bullion https://www.shippabo.com/blog/gold-coins-medals-and-bullion Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs What to know when importing gold coins, medals, and bullion to the U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/cosmetics-for-resale https://www.shippabo.com/blog/cosmetics-for-resale Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Importing Cosmetics to the U.S. Under the FDA https://www.shippabo.com/blog/alcohol-for-resale https://www.shippabo.com/blog/alcohol-for-resale Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs TBB Requirements for Importing Alcohol for Resale Importing Distilled Spirits, Wines, or Malt Beverages to the U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/off-road-engines-equipment-or-vehicles https://www.shippabo.com/blog/off-road-engines-equipment-or-vehicles Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Correctly importing vehicles and engines to the U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/user-fees https://www.shippabo.com/blog/user-fees Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Uncovering the fees that you may encounter when importing goods. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/federal-excise-tax https://www.shippabo.com/blog/federal-excise-tax Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Seeing when a Federal Excise Tax needs to be paid. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tea-coffee-and-spices https://www.shippabo.com/blog/tea-coffee-and-spices Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs FDA regulations for importing tea, coffee, and spices to the U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/whats-general-order-go-and-how-do-i-avoid-it https://www.shippabo.com/blog/whats-general-order-go-and-how-do-i-avoid-it Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides G.O. (General Order) – this takes into effect when the container goes unclaimed for a period of time. U.S. Customs will issue a G.O. Notice and move the goods to an G.O. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/continuous-transaction-bond https://www.shippabo.com/blog/continuous-transaction-bond Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs What are the bond amounts and how are they set? https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-different-service-types-offered-by-shipping-carriers https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-different-service-types-offered-by-shipping-carriers Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Shipping carriers can offer several types of services. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-the-role-and-responsibility-of-each-party-within-the-shipping-process https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-the-role-and-responsibility-of-each-party-within-the-shipping-process Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Every supply chain has multiple involved parties from end to end. Here’s an overview of the parties typically involved in the shipping process. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-documents-required-in-ocean-shipping-by-each-party https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-documents-required-in-ocean-shipping-by-each-party Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides It might seem overwhelming to figure out what documents are needed and which documents will be provided by someone else. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/when-should-i-ship-a-full-container-load-vs-a-less-than-container-load https://www.shippabo.com/blog/when-should-i-ship-a-full-container-load-vs-a-less-than-container-load Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides There are many factors to consider before deciding whether to ship your cargo as a full container load (FCL) or as a less than container load (LCL). https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-ocean-shipping-services https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-ocean-shipping-services Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides There are a few types of ocean shipping services. Here’s an overview: https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-various-exams-for-imported-goods https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-are-the-various-exams-for-imported-goods Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Imported goods that are shipped internationally will often be selected for examination before they arrive to port. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/if-i-import-food-do-i-need-an-fda-registration-number https://www.shippabo.com/blog/if-i-import-food-do-i-need-an-fda-registration-number Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Yes, owners, operators, or agents in charge of domestic or foreign facilities that manufacture/process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the U.S. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-transshipment https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-transshipment Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Transshipment is the shipment of goods or containers to an intermediate destination that, from there, goes to yet another location. A container may be transshipped multiple times in one journey. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-do-i-pick-up-my-ocean-cargo https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-do-i-pick-up-my-ocean-cargo Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides The requirements when picking up your ocean cargo largely depend on the type of ocean cargo: a Full Container Load (FCL) or a Less than Container Load (LCL). https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-for-me-to-receive-my-shipment https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-for-me-to-receive-my-shipment Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides The length of time it takes for you to receive your shipment depends what type of service it is: an FCL ocean shipment, LCL ocean shipment, or air shipment. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-customs-entry-and-what-types-are-there https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-customs-entry-and-what-types-are-there Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Learn about formal and informal customs entry https://www.shippabo.com/blog/when-do-i-need-a-customs-bond https://www.shippabo.com/blog/when-do-i-need-a-customs-bond Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs You need a Customs bond — or, a bond to make sure all duties, taxes, and fees are paid to the federal government — in a variety of instances when importing goods. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-customs-bond https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-customs-bond Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs A Customs bond is a financial guarantee filed between three parties: the principal, the insurance/surety agent, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-provide-to-pass-u-s-customs https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-provide-to-pass-u-s-customs Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs In order to pass through U.S. customs, you typically need to provide four documents. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-much-can-i-fit-in-a-container https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-much-can-i-fit-in-a-container Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides You can fit 10 standard pallets in a 20’ container and 21 standard pallets in a 40’ container. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-considered-special-cargo https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-considered-special-cargo Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs All imports are subject to the import requirements of US Customs, but some products face additional regulations from various other government agencies — these are considered 'special cargo.' https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-unit-of-measurement-is-used-when-determining-shipping-sizes https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-unit-of-measurement-is-used-when-determining-shipping-sizes Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Shipments are measured in Gross Volume and Gross Weight, where volume is measured in Cubic Meters (CBM) and Weight in Kilograms (KG). https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-pierpass https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-pierpass Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Pierpass is a not-for-profit company set up by Los Angeles and Long Beach port to address issues with congestion, security and air quality. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-authority-to-make-entry https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-authority-to-make-entry Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs An Authority to Make Entry (ATME) is a shipping document presented in lieu of a bill of lading or air waybill. The ATME authorizes the designated firm or individual to pick up cargo. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-inland-transit-number https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-inland-transit-number Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides An inland transit number (or IT) is a number issued by U.S. Customs to track any imported goods moving inland from a discharge port. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-isf https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-isf Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs An Importer Security FIling (ISF) is also known as a 10+2. It’s a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulation that requires importers and vessel carriers to submit advance data electronically to CBP for inbound… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-obl-telex-release-and-express-release https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-obl-telex-release-and-express-release Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides This article will walk through the differences between an Original Bill of Lading (OBL), a Telex Release, and an Express Release. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-teu-feu https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-teu-feu Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides TEU is an acronym for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit. FEU is an acronym for Forty Foot Equivalent Unit. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-msds-report https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-msds-report Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides An MSDS report stands for a Material Safety Data Sheet. It’s a technical document that provides comprehensive health and safety information about any dangerous goods contained in a cargo. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-cut-off-date https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-cut-off-date Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides The cut-off date is the last date that the container can be returned to the port terminal in order to make the schedule that you requested. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-last-free-day https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-last-free-day Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides LFD is an acronym that stands for Last Free Day. LFD is the last date before the port terminal or rail ramp will start charging fees for storage called Demurrage. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-bco-contract https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-bco-contract Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides BCO is an acronym for Beneficial Cargo Owner. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-power-of-attorney https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-power-of-attorney Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs In legal terms, a Power of Attorney (POA) form is a document that allows a person or organization of your choosing to handle your shipment-related legal affairs when you are unavailable or unable to handle them… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-importer-of-record https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-importer-of-record Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs An Importer of Record (IOR) refers to an importer, whether an entity or an individual, who is responsible for ensuring that legal goods are imported in accordance with the law of the place to which you’re importing the… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-routing-instruction https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-routing-instruction Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides A routing instruction is a set of instructions that helps streamline your logistic process, reduce friction and cost, and enhance relationships between you supply chain’s various parties (supplier, logistic team,… https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-do-demurrage-and-per-diem-fees-mean https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-do-demurrage-and-per-diem-fees-mean Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Learn what demurrage and per-diem means below, but remember: here at Shippabo, we want to prevent demurrage and per-diem because it will cost you time and money. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-classification-or-hts-code https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-classification-or-hts-code Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Classification is a 10-digit code also known as a Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code. It identifies each product to be shipped into categories depending on their characteristics. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-hbl https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-hbl Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Learn about the House Bill of Lading An HBL or House Bill of Lading is a transportation contract issued by a forwarder to their customer. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-verified-gross-mass https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-verified-gross-mass Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides A Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is a new requirement from The International Maritime Organization (IMO) in an effort to reduce damages to vessels and major hazards. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-incoterm https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-an-incoterm Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Guides Learn more about International Commercial Terms https://www.shippabo.com/blog/isf-filing-requirements https://www.shippabo.com/blog/isf-filing-requirements Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT Customs Under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirement goods shipped to, or through the United States will require an ISF filing 24 hours prior to vessel’s loading . https://www.shippabo.com/blog/household-items-dangerous-goods-and-hazmat https://www.shippabo.com/blog/household-items-dangerous-goods-and-hazmat Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Customs Certain common household items might be considered dangerous goods and will require extra handling when part of a supply chain. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/getting-a-customs-bond https://www.shippabo.com/blog/getting-a-customs-bond Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Customs You can get a Customs bond through a surety (essentially a sponsor) licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/making-sense-of-section-301-tariffs https://www.shippabo.com/blog/making-sense-of-section-301-tariffs Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT Customs Determine if the Trump Administration tariffs will affect your business and the insurance bonds needed to manage your US importing efforts. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-clean-truck-fee https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-clean-truck-fee Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT Customs Clean truck fees were originally started by the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach in an initiative to support drayage firm in purchasing new cleaner truck. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-spot-quote-and-a-contract-rate https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-a-spot-quote-and-a-contract-rate Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides Read on to learn the differences between a spot quote and a contract rate. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-isf-importer-security-filing https://www.shippabo.com/blog/what-is-isf-importer-security-filing Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT Customs ISF stands for Importer Security Filing. It’s also referred to as ‘10+2.’ ISF is a required filing to clear U.S. Customs (CBP). https://www.shippabo.com/blog/optimizing-shipments-during-peak-season-tips https://www.shippabo.com/blog/optimizing-shipments-during-peak-season-tips Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Shipping during your busy season means every minute matters. These quick and easy tips help you optimize shipments during peak season. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/bookmark-these-ocean-shipping-container-dimensions https://www.shippabo.com/blog/bookmark-these-ocean-shipping-container-dimensions Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides Shippers: Are you constantly referencing which shipping container dimensions you need? Our handy resource is here to help. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/prepare-peak-shipping-season-supply-chain-management-software https://www.shippabo.com/blog/prepare-peak-shipping-season-supply-chain-management-software Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT Platform It’s not enough to have the right plans and processes in place — you also need the right tools. Here’s how supply chain management software can help. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/free-toolkit-shipping-ocean-freight-peak-season https://www.shippabo.com/blog/free-toolkit-shipping-ocean-freight-peak-season Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT Market Update Make shipping your ocean freight in peak season easier. Much easier. Our free toolkit is here to help. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-communication-impacts-supply-chain-operations https://www.shippabo.com/blog/how-communication-impacts-supply-chain-operations Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides Whether your shipments slip through the cracks or arrive on time and in full, there is one foundational reason it happens: communication. Here's the impact of communication in supply chain operations. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/enhance-vendor-relations-communication-tips https://www.shippabo.com/blog/enhance-vendor-relations-communication-tips Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides Impactful vendor management often comes down excellent communication. Here are a few ways to improve vendor relations through communication. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shipping-logistics-how-to-improve-company-communication https://www.shippabo.com/blog/shipping-logistics-how-to-improve-company-communication Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT Customs Build rock-solid business communication across internal teams. So you can focus on optimizing your supply chain, not playing the role of messenger. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ocean-shipping-navigating-us-customs https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ocean-shipping-navigating-us-customs Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT Customs In ocean shipping, your shipments need to pass through U.S. Customs. We overview the U.S. customs clearance process, from vacis exams to the documents to provide. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ocean-shipping-process-overview https://www.shippabo.com/blog/ocean-shipping-process-overview Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides Get a high-level overview of the ocean shipping process, from start to finish. Because managing a supply chain is about more than just freight forwarding. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/the-3-common-supply-chain-challenges-that-led-me-to-found-shippabo https://www.shippabo.com/blog/the-3-common-supply-chain-challenges-that-led-me-to-found-shippabo Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT Platform Before I was an entrepreneur and CEO of Shippabo, I was a shipper myself. Here are three common challenges in the supply chain process that I saw all the time. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/sku-numbers-improve-supply-chain-visibility https://www.shippabo.com/blog/sku-numbers-improve-supply-chain-visibility Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT Platform SKU numbers will vastly help you increase supply chain visibility. Learn what SKU numbers are, and how to use them. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/centralize-supply-chain-collaboration-communication https://www.shippabo.com/blog/centralize-supply-chain-collaboration-communication Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides Looking to streamline your supply chain? Start by streamlining your supply chain collaboration. Here are 5 questions to help you get started. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/supply-chain-contract-management-introduction https://www.shippabo.com/blog/supply-chain-contract-management-introduction Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides Contract management is one of the best ways to optimize your supply chain. Our Intro Guide shows you what contract management is, and why it helps your business. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/5-easy-ways-to-increase-supply-chain-visibility https://www.shippabo.com/blog/5-easy-ways-to-increase-supply-chain-visibility Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT Platform Achieving supply chain visibility enables your company to pre-plan and scale shipments accordingly. We've outlined 5 simple ways to get started. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/download-ebook-glossary-of-common-shipping-terms https://www.shippabo.com/blog/download-ebook-glossary-of-common-shipping-terms Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT Guides We've pulled together a quick glossary of common supply chain terms, to make your lives just a little bit easier. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/optimizing-supply-chain-starts-with-understanding https://www.shippabo.com/blog/optimizing-supply-chain-starts-with-understanding Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT Guides An optimized supply chain helps your business plan for the future more effectively. And optimization begins with understanding what you're up against. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/4-best-practices-every-supply-chain-needs https://www.shippabo.com/blog/4-best-practices-every-supply-chain-needs Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT Guides We’ve compiled 4 best practices for supply chain management, so you can optimize your supply chain. Read on for tips on record keeping, vendor expectations, and navigating customs clearance. https://www.shippabo.com/blog/the-shippabo-approach-to-shipping https://www.shippabo.com/blog/the-shippabo-approach-to-shipping Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT Platform Shippabo helps businesses own their supply chains from end to end. To help you optimize yours, we've created a free eBook with our go-to best practices.