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How Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) Help Shippers Reduce Tariffs & Cut Costs

Key Takeaways:

  • A foreign trade zone (FTZ) allows companies to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods.

  • Using an FTZ warehouse or yard can reduce tariff costs by allowing assembly or manufacturing before duties apply.

  • FTZs provide operational flexibility, especially for complex supply chains importing multi-component goods.

  • Bonded warehouses offer simpler compliance but fewer manipulation options and limited storage duration.

Is My Cargo Safe? Freight Security Tips for Global Supply Chains

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The fear of cargo being lost, damaged, or otherwise compromised in transit is a common one. For shippers with international supply chains, these anxieties are intensified by unpredictable factors like war and geopolitical tensions, tariffs, piracy, natural disasters, and more. 

What is Dedicated Transportation? (Definition, Pros & Cons)

Posted by Eric Olson on Nov 13, 2024 9:00:00 AM

With hundreds of thousands of for-hire trucking companies in the U.S., businesses of all sizes don’t have to look far to find a suitable partner to manage their transportation logistics.

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The Most Common Freight Measurement Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)

Posted by Richard Handler on Nov 8, 2024 9:03:19 AM

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Veterans Day 2025 Oversize Freight Travel Restrictions by State

Posted by Joanna Jungels on Oct 25, 2024 11:00:00 AM

Each year on November 11, Americans pause to honor and thank the veterans who have fought for our country. 

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How Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) Help Shippers Reduce Tariffs & Cut Costs

Posted by Brandon Nelson on Oct 23, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Key Takeaways:
  • A foreign trade zone (FTZ) allows companies to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods.

  • Using an FTZ warehouse or yard can reduce tariff costs by allowing..

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Thanksgiving 2025 OSOW Freight Travel Restrictions by State

Posted by Mike Zarns on Oct 18, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Moving oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight on and around a holiday can be complicated. 

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How Does Winter Weather Impact The Trucking Industry?

Posted by Christopher Matuska on Oct 15, 2024 9:00:00 AM

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What Is Freeze Protection in Freight Shipping?

Posted by Lindsey Benoit on Oct 11, 2024 2:00:00 PM

If you live in an area with cold winters, you undoubtedly know a thing or two about protecting yourself and your property from those seriously frigid temperatures. 

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Harvest Season in the Midwest: What Shippers Should Know

OSOW Restrictions for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025

Posted by Joanna Jungels on Sep 30, 2024 9:00:00 AM

In 2025, Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 13. The holiday shares this date with Indigenous Peoples' Day and Canadian Thanksgiving Day. 

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Is My Cargo Safe? Freight Security Tips for Global Supply Chains

Posted by Carl Verdon on Sep 25, 2024 3:31:08 PM

The fear of cargo being lost, damaged, or otherwise compromised in transit is a common one. For shippers with international supply chains, these anxieties are intensified by unpredictable factors like war and..

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