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In most people’s minds, Memphis is associated with three main things: delicious barbecue, soulful blues, and of course, Elvis’ beloved Graceland. But what’s less widely known is that the city also represents the single most significant shipping hub in the Western Hemisphere.
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From International to Domestic, Memphis is a Natural Logistics Hub
Topics: International Freight Handling Location Highlights
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AudioFormz and Averitt partner to deliver sound with style
AudioFormz—an exciting company based in beautiful
Canton, Texas that outfits UTVs, side-by-sides, and golf carts with audio equipment and lighting accessories — has partnered with
Averitt to become one of the flagship accounts in Averitt's new Asia Express Service, delivering from China all the way to Dallas, Texas. The power of one provider for a cutting-edge company like AudioFormZ is proving to be an effective and powerful match.
Topics: International
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Cargo Insurance Coverage: The Benefits Outweigh The Risks
On March 1, 2022, the Felicity Ace sank in the Atlantic Ocean. Traveling from Germany to the U.S., the ship was carrying thousands of luxury cars from Volkswagen, including Porsches, Lamborghinis, and Bentleys. According to Reuters, without international cargo insurance coverage the financial losses could equal upwards of $155 million.
Topics: International
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Virco & Averitt: An Enduring Supply Chain Partnership
For over 15 years, the relationship between Averitt and Virco, an American manufacturer and supplier of school furniture and equipment, has continued to thrive and grow. From standard LTL services to dedicated fleet operations, and international forwarding, Averitt helps Virco deliver first-class delivery experience to schools and offices—even through the most challenging of times.
Topics: International
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Shipping Freight From The U.S. To Canada
The United States and Canada share the longest international border (at 5,525 miles) and the strongest bilateral trade relationship (with nearly $2 billion exchanged every day) of any two countries in the world. In fact, the U.S. is by far the dominant point of origin for goods imported into Canada, with China a distant second. A key reason for that strong relationship is the relative ease of transporting goods from one country to another via truck, which is supported by more than 120 land ports-of-entry lining the border.
Topics: International
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How To Keep Import History & Volume Confidential For 2 Years At A Time
We get asked many times a year by clients how they can keep their import shipment history confidential.
US Customs has created a new portal where companies can request confidentiality for their shipment history, including origins, product variety, volumes and numerous other data elements. This system allows shippers to protect their sensitive commercial data from their competitors.
Topics: International
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Guide To Incoterms 2020: What Shippers Need To Know
On January 1, 2020 Incoterms 2020 went into effect. These rules from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) establish guidelines for how shipments are handled between buyers and sellers in different countries.
Topics: International
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USMCA: How The 'New NAFTA' Will Impact The Trucking Industry
On January 16th, the long-delayed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was passed by the United States Senate by a vote of 89 to 10. On January 29th, President Trump signed it into effect. This agreement, drawn up as a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1994, offers many modifications that are expected to provide an uptick in cross-border trade.
Topics: International
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2019 Shipper Survey: Shippers Feel Impact Of Tariffs (Part 3)
In late 2018, more than 2,300 shippers participated in our 4th annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey. The following article examines a portion of the results.
