James Carty
James Carty has worked in logistics for over twenty years already. He works in a managerial position, and is well acquainted with the necessary steps of running a successful logistics business. He also likes to work on blog posts that draw on his experience in the industry.
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InsightTypes of International Trade, Checked Against Real Cases
Types of international trade explained through real cases: Hong Kong re-exports, ATA Carnets, AerCap's leased jets in Russia, countertrade and the LME nickel halt.
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InsightHow to Ship Internationally: Weight, Duties, Insurance
How to ship internationally: how DHL Express bills volumetric weight, who pays US duties after the 2025 de minimis change, and what USPS insurance covers.
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InsightLogistics Company Automation: Where Forwarders Start
Logistics company automation: how one forwarder handled carrier rate files every two weeks, and what Adelante and Descartes surveys say holds others back.
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NewsPolysilicon Stockpiling Rule: The Importer of Record Decides Entry
The polysilicon stockpiling rule lets Commerce bar an importer of record from entering solar goods before 4 December. What it means for module deliveries.
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InsightWarehouse and Inventory Management for a Shipping Business
Warehouse and inventory management for a seller that ships its own orders: inventory record accuracy, pick validation, ERP module or WMS, dock layout and stock abroad.
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NewsFreight Rate Index Comparison: Why Drewry and Xeneta Disagree on the Same Day
Freight rate index comparison for 15 October: Drewry WCI and Xeneta XSI-C moved in opposite directions on Asia-Europe. What each counts, and THC.
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InsightShipping Container Dimensions, Types and Reefer Basics
Shipping container dimensions for 20ft, 40ft and high cube, what a pallet load weighs against the road limit, and what one terminal charges for reefers.
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InsightETA in Shipping: From Guess to Live Signal
ETA in shipping explained: what estimated time of arrival means, why vessel and container ETAs slip, how live data sharpens them, and how to check accuracy.
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InsightExport Packaging Choices That Cut Shipping Losses
Export packaging decides whether goods arrive intact. How container type, ISPM 15 wood rules, ISTA testing and box sizing cut cargo damage, with a checklist.