Security is the most critical factor to consider when preparing to transport your freight, either locally or internationally. Proper security ensures that your goods aren’t damaged or stolen on transit and that the workers who are transporting the package don’t get into any form of danger.
Texas International Freight recently helped import this Liebherr Crane from Germany to the United States. We performed the customs clearance for this shipment.
Importing and Shipping Heavy Equipment
Clearing US Customs is an integral part of importing heavy equipment to the United States. Other services needed are ocean or
Courier Services ∙ Package Delivery
Are you challenged with your courier services and your package delivery company?
Our discount volume contracts with the major couriers provide you cost efficient courier resources with Fedex, DHL, UPS, and even the US Postal Service while providing you with superior personal service.
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It’s approaching the Christmas season and there are huge impacts for imports from Asia on the West Coast. We are once again hearing the stories that truck workers in ports of Los Angeles (L.A.) and Long Beach strike. And now the Teamsters are getting sued for allegedly conspiring against the
As your international freight expert, let Texas International Freight arrange your next shipment from the United Kingdom. We can meet every shipping requirement from the United Kingdom to the United States. From break bulk freight and shipping containers to vehicles, shipping with us will give you the confidence that your cargo
One of the most costly mistakes a company can make occurs when it is importing steel.
Steel production in the US has been in decline for decades. Foreign mills can churn out high-quality low-cost steel cheaply. American mills have responded by lobbying Congress for strict, anti-import policies.
The main tool
The dollar is at its highest value since 2003. This rise in value happened quickly. And very few predicted the strong dollar in mid-2014. The share rise of the dollar over the past few months means that imports to the United States are increasing.
The price for a barrel of oil is at its
Officially, it’s called Cai Shui no.37 (Circular 37) “Tax Policy Regarding Nationwide Implementation of VAT Pilot Program on Transportation and Modern Services Sectors”. What it means is a new China VAT for transportation amounting to 6% on all freight and some services related to freight.
Starting 1 August 2013, China
From US Customs:
In order to achieve the most compliance with the least disruption to the trade and to domestic port operations, CBP has been applying a measured and commonsense approach to Importer Security Filing (ISF or 10+2) enforcement. On July 9, 2013 CBP will begin full ISF enforcement, and
Shipping heavy machinery by air is something Texas International Freight is well versed in.
These modules imported for an oil rig by our oil and gas logistics service were shipped by air from Europe. The modules were extremely fragile and shipping this heavy machinery by air required a lot of