21 Jul
This guide explains who acts as the Importer of Record in a DDP shipment, including customs responsibilities, broker roles, required documents, declared value, HTS codes, and compliance warning signs.
20 Jul
This guide explains how to ship a first order from 1688 to the United States, covering supplier verification, consolidation, freight selection, customs documents, duties, insurance, and final delivery.
18 Jul
This guide compares LCL and air freight for 50–500kg shipments from China, including chargeable weight, CBM, transit time, hidden fees, and door-to-door costs.
16 Jul
This article explains why freight forwarders may raise shipping prices after cargo pickup, how importers can verify additional charges, recover their goods, and prevent future pricing disputes.
15 Jul
This article explains why a DDP shipping quote may be unusually cheap and shows importers how to identify hidden charges, customs valuation problems, unclear IOR arrangements, insurance gaps, and unreliable delivery terms before shipping cargo from China to the USA.
15 Jul
This article explores what shipping may look like in 2030, covering automation, digital freight, AI-powered logistics, sustainable transportation, and the future evolution of global supply chains.
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