Global Trade and Shipping Updates Impacting Importers and Exporters in 2026 Carriers Push New Rate Actions Across Key Trade Lanes As we head into mid Q1, ocean carriers are rolling out another round of rate actions on several major trade lanes. The b
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What an HTS Code Really Is and Why It Matters More Than You Think Most companies treat HTS codes as a simple data field. Something that gets filled in once, copied forward, and rarely questioned. In reality, HTS codes are one of the most important co
Global Shipping Outlook 2026: Rates, Contracts & Trade Trends Why Reliability, Not Rates, Will Shape Shipping in 2026 As 2026 gets underway, the global shipping market isn’t heading toward a dramatic collapse in freight rates, even with lar
HTS Code Review: What to Check Before You Ship HTS Code Review: What to Check Before You Ship Many companies use the same HTS codes year after year without ever reviewing them. This is very common, especially when products appear unchanged or when co
AI in International Shipping: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Global Logistics The international shipping and freight forwarding industry is entering one of the most significant periods of change in modern logistics. Artificial intelligen