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BOL, OBL, MBL, Telex Release...What is a Bill of Lading?

RGFIII

Nov 11, 2019

BOL, OBL, MBL, Telex Release...What is a Bill of Lading?

BOL, is a representation of the purchase and sale of merchandise from a seller (shipper) to a buyer (consignee).

ACE Filing Section 321 Low-value Shipments

RGFIII

May 22, 2019

ACE Filing Section 321 Low-value Shipments

U.S. Customs has laid out preliminary structure in ACE to allow for Section 321 to be filed Electronically with proposed initiation in Au...

RGFIII

Oct 1, 2018

Specialty Cargo by FFS

Anything from precious artwork to factory machinery, FFS is here to guide you through the process.

RGFIII

Sep 1, 2018

Full Container Load (FCL)

Standard FCL container sizes and purpose.

RGFIII

Aug 1, 2018

Should I ship FCL or LCL?

Many importers and exporters struggle to determine whether to ship via FCL or LCL. There are numerous reason for and against both options...

RGFIII

Jul 1, 2018

Importer Security Filing (ISF)

ISF is a screening process for cargo destined to the United States with the intent to protect the U.S. from acts of terrorism, smuggling, or

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