Trade Risk Guaranty - TRG

09/13/2024

We’re excited to partner with FDRA for the Shoe Trade & Logistics Strategy Summit in Portland on September 18, 2024! Join us, along with industry leaders and logistics experts, as we dive deep into global trade, share critical updates, and uncover best practices for navigating tariffs and optimizing your supply chain. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the competitive footwear market!

Visit www.shoesupplychain.com to learn more.

09/02/2021

Informed compliance is a shared responsibility between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the import community.

08/31/2021

Many shippers believe that the carrier is responsible for any loss or damage incurred when goods are in transit. But, that responsibility is limited by a concept known as the carrier limit of liability.

Many shippers believe that the carrier is responsible for any loss or damage incurred when goods are in transit. But, that responsibility is limited by a con...

08/30/2021

Shippers jockey for limited vessel space, but some companies are getting priced out of the market.

We have a new winner in the ocean shipping game of “How High Can Rates Go?” — about 15 times higher than before the COVID crisis.

08/26/2021

Major ports are experiencing a huge influx of containers, resulting in long supply delays.

Around the world, some major ports are experiencing a huge influx of containers, resulting in long supply delays. Trade wars, high demand, and a pandemic hav...

08/24/2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipper, has seen record profits. The Danish shipping firm whose customers include Walmart and Nike announced May 2021 first-quarter revenue of $12.4 billion, a 30% increase from a year earlier.

The global container business is in chaos. Surging consumer demand, covid outbreaks and a shortage of containers has led to higher volume for ocean carriers ...

08/23/2021

When choosing a cargo insurance policy, it’s essential to look closely at cost and coverage in order to choose the one that is the best fit.

Those who rarely ship may benefit from shipment-by-shipment cargo insurance, but it is wise to consider the benefits of an annual policy.

08/20/2021

Canada is beginning to reopen its borders for nonessential travel after a 16-month shutdown in response to COVID-19. Starting Aug. 9, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents can enter the country.

Canada is reopening its borders to vaccinated Americans. AskWaves explains why this will help fuel demand for freight in the hospitality sector.

08/19/2021

There is a wide variety of marine cargo insurance coverage options available. Shippers should be familiar with the two primary types that exist to decide what kind of coverage is right for them.

Shippers should be familiar with the two primary types of marine cargo insurance coverage to decide what is right for them.

08/16/2021

More than 100 million metric tons of U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol verified soy has been exported internationally over the seven years since the protocol was launched in 2014.

The United States Soybean Export Council, United Soybean Board and the American Soybean Association announced July 22 that a milestone has been passed: More than 100 million metric tons of

08/12/2021

On a 12-month average basis, natural gas exports now equate to around 15.82% of total demand - a new all-time record.

In this article, I review EIA consumption and export figures, look at my estimates for June and July, and conclude with my latest forecast for August, September, and October.

08/11/2021

Since 1992, plastic bath toys made by First Years Inc. have been traveling across the world with the current. These toys, dubbed “Friendly Floatees”, have helped scientists map out the surface currents of the ocean.

Ever wonder what happens to bath toys that end up in the ocean? They travel across the world, and they are called "Friendly Floatees".