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Preparing for the Lacey act – more paperwork for furniture importers.

Roger — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:39:22 +0000

If your in the furniture industry and dealing with American customers, yet haven’t yet heard of the Lacey act, get ready – you soon will. Though around for quite some time, it was amended in May 2008 and makes it a federal crime to trade in illegal wood products. Under a phased in process, industry [...]

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China port faces worst ice threat in 30 years

Roger — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:17:08 +0000

(For more on the snow see “Record Snowfall blankets Beijing – Record Snowfall blankets ACF”) Original article here: By CARA ANNA, Associated Press Writer, Sat. Jan 9th 2010 A northern China port that is one of the world’s largest was facing the worst ice conditions in 30 years Saturday, and icebreaking ships were working to keep the path [...]

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Using a consolidator for international shipping, freight, packing and inspection of antique furniture

Roger — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:35:27 +0000

“A main issue, is customers understanding of these providers scope of business and their capabilities with the most common misconception is that these companies will take responsibility for getting your products picked up, packed and shipped out in good condition” Most of us cannot be in China full time, yet its critical to have someone physically [...]

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Import Genius allows you track your competitors via their shipment records

Roger — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:42:13 +0000

Here is an interesting online startup which could be potentially useful in the trade wars and seems to be gaining some buzz. It’s an online service called ImportGenius (http://www.importgenius.com) which basically places US customs shipment records such as Bill of Ladings online into an indexed and searchable database which according to their website could be [...]

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Slower boats to China as ship owners save fuel

Roger — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:47:54 +0000

Slower boats to China as ship owners save fuel By Erik Kirschbaum Sun Jan 20, 6:29 PM ET Oil at more than $90 a barrel is concentrating minds in the shipping industry. Higher fuel costs and mounting pressure to curb emissions are leading modern merchant fleets to rediscover the ancient power of the sail. The [...]

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