Creating the IATA Dangerous Goods Form: The Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods

Before you can ship dangerous goods by air, you need to properly complete the required transport…

Understanding Your Ocean Freight Invoice

It’s a challenge to make sure you are getting fair ocean rates for your shipments in…

Buying Export Documentation Software: What to Consider

In this article, we’ll look at the major ways exporters can complete export documentation: either manually…

How to Complete an Electronic Certificate of Origin

As an exporter, you've probably been asked by your international customer for a certificate of origin…

Bill of Lading vs. Packing List: What’s the Difference?

“What’s the difference between a packing list and a bill of lading?” We’re sometimes asked this…

What You Need to Know about the Canada Customs Invoice

For many exporters, Canada is the first country they decide to export to, and it’s easy…

How to File Your EEI through ACE and AESDirect

The U.S. Census Bureau requires exporters to submit Electronic Export Information, or EEI, on shipments to…

The Beginner’s Guide to the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction

The golden glow of an early autumn sunset shone through my kitchen window. The smell of…

10 Items That Belong on Your Export Commercial Invoices

A commercial invoice is a formal request of reimbursement by the seller to the buyer. For…

Importer Security Filing (ISF): What Is It and Who’s Responsible for Filing

The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo…