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Accessorial charges in freight: what they are and how to prevent unexpected fees
By Rubi Rodriguez • September 11, 2026Accessorial charges fall into three buckets: predictable service needs, data-driven corrections, and execution-related events. Not all of them can be eliminated, but you can prevent… -
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Green shipping: reduce shipping waste and costs without slowing fulfillment
By Rubi Rodriguez • September 4, 2026Green shipping depends on operational choices, not just packaging or marketing claims. Right-sized packaging, appropriate service levels, and shipment consolidation can reduce both costs and… -
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What is a commercial invoice in shipping?
By Rubi Rodriguez • August 28, 2026A commercial invoice must clearly and accurately state the goods, value, parties involved, country of origin, and HS codes to avoid customs delays. Because requirements… -
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Pallet shipping: prepare, quote, and move palletized freight without costly mistakes
By Rubi Rodriguez • August 21, 2026Most pallet shipping cost overruns come from inaccurate shipment data rather than the carrier rate itself. The best quote is the one that reflects complete… -
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Air freight vs sea freight: cost, speed, risk, and shipment value
By Rubi Rodriguez • August 14, 2026Compare the total landed cost, not just the freight rate, when choosing between air and sea freight. Air is worth the premium when delays could… -
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Guide to the US CPSC eFiling Mandate for Cross-Border Shippers
By Rubi Rodriguez • July 28, 2026As of July 8, 2026, importers of CPSC-regulated consumer products must electronically submit Certificate of Compliance data with the U.S. customs entry. To avoid filing…
