Filing Your Export Shipments through AES

If your company exports goods valued at more than $2,500 to anywhere other than Canada or…

5 Reasons You Need a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction for Your Exports

When it comes to preparing export paperwork, the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) is one document…

USML vs. ECCN: What’s the Difference?

Wishing something were true doesn’t make it true. This simple fact, that some exporters ignore the…

How to Respond to a Denied Party Screening Match

It's illegal to export to someone who appears on any of the government's denied party lists,…

How to Monitor Export Documentation and Compliance across Dozens of Locations

Managing teams of people across many different locations can be challenging without the right tools. For…

Why I Hate Routed Export Transactions

People sometimes call me a control freak. And when it comes to my company, I can’t…

Hazmat Shipping Compliance: How Export Software Can Help

When shipping hazardous materials overseas, there are strict rules and regulations that must be followed around…

The ITAR Compliance Checklist

We live in a scary world. We have to protect our country, particularly when it comes…

What Is the Destination Control Statement and Why Should It Be on Your Commercial Invoice?

The Destination Control Statement is a legal statement required by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and…

A Summary of Government Agencies That Regulate U.S. Exports

It may seem easy to become an exporter—particularly since the internet knows no borders—but the scope…