Insights into How the Pandemic Has Shaped Strategies, Tactics, Technology, and Thinking Over the past six years, Descartes has conducted an annual benchmark survey of customs brokers and freight forwarders to identify the strategies, tactics, and...
CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management FAQs What Are the CBSA CARM Releases and What is a CBSA Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD)? Many in the Canadian customs industry are monitoring the CBSA CARM program. The initiative which transforms how...
U.S. automakers are reportedly actively rethinking their supply chain resiliency options after global shortages of automotive semiconductors and chips forced them to shut down assembly lines. The review is aimed at resolving the current situation and...
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The Biden Administration recently ordered a review of U.S. supply chains to prevent shortages, that have been exacerbated by COVID-19. This white paper analyzes the current situation to offer a perspective into what the Biden Administration’s review...
While many brokers are already using some form of automation, top performers are going a step further to achieve the ultimate goal of finding and booking the most qualified carrier. They are adopting advanced, intelligent AI-driven capacity matching...
IMPORT COMPLIANCE FAQs What are Free Trade Agreements? As the name suggests, a free trade agreement is an agreement between two or more countries that creates a free trade zone. A free trade zone involves loosening international trade restrictions...
IMPORT COMPLIANCE FAQs What is a Customs Duty? Customs duties are charges levied on goods when they cross international borders. Customs duties are charged by special authorities and bodies created by local governments and are meant to protect local...
IMPORT COMPLIANCE FAQs What is an HTS Code? HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) Codes are a system for classifying products and goods being imported into the United States. They are administered by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and are...
IMPORT COMPLIANCE FAQs What is Landed Cost? Landed cost is the total cost that must be paid for a good or item being imported into the country. It includes the cost of shipping, as well as compliance-related costs such as duties, taxes, and fees...