Key Terms and Definitions

U.S. Customs Surety Bonds

Single Entry vs. Continuous Bonds - What's the Difference? To begin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires that all importers...

Supply Chain Security

Security Awareness and Supply Chain Security.

Cybersecurity Check-Up

Working Remotely? Don't go phishing while you're at it. Cybersecurity continues to be a fast moving risk that seems to always be out of...

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

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

Specialty Cargo by FFS

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

Full Container Load (FCL)

Standard FCL container sizes and purpose.

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...

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