Sam Davis
Sam Davis is an international trade specialist. He has worked for customs brokers, shipping companies, and international traders for the past 20 years. He conducts training and webinars for various clients. He also writes blogs. When not talking or writing about shipping, Sam treks to the mountains during his free time.
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InsightBlind Shipping: What the Carrier Does to Your Paperwork
Blind shipping fees run from $90 at Pitt Ohio to $250 at Old Dominion Speed Service. What each carrier does with the two bills of lading, and where it goes wrong.
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InsightMatson Container Tracking Added: Week 37, 2020 Release Recap
Matson container tracking was added to SeaRates' tracker in September 2020. What the release changed, Matson's Q3 China volume and how to track a Matson box.
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NewsUPS Q3 2026 Earnings: What 15% More International Revenue per Piece Means
UPS Q3 2026 earnings show international revenue per piece up 15.0% on 8.7% lower daily volume. How to split fuel, surge fees and the rest on your own invoice.
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NewsPort Fee Suspension Proposed Through 9 January: What Importers Should Check
USTR proposes extending the port fee suspension on China-linked ships to 9 January 2027. Comments close 30 October. Rates, contract clauses and carrier stances.
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InsightShipping from the UK to the USA: Southampton to Savannah, Times and Deadlines
Shipping from the UK to the USA by sea: Southampton to Savannah in 25 or 29 days, the ISF due 24 hours before loading, and the 10% Section 301 date.
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NewsFMC Spain Import Restrictions Reach Cargo on Any Flag
FMC Spain import restrictions would cover five HTS chapters on any vessel, while the $200,000 fee hits only Spanish-flagged ships. Comments close 14 December.
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InsightWhich carrier actually sails on time?
Every carrier says they are reliable. The only honest answer comes from comparing scheduled arrivals to the ones that actually happened, per lane. Here is how to read on-time reliability: why the p50/p90 spread matters more than the average.
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InsightWhy your tracking says “100% complete” on a box that hasn’t sailed
The most common lie in container tracking is a confident status with no event behind it. Here is how to tell a truthful ETA from a hopeful one.