How Livingston identified process inefficiencies and uncovered hidden savings for PolyOne. Visibility and accurate reporting are crucial to the success of any supply chain. By working closely with your logistics provider – from origin to destination – you benefit from... Read more >
Incoterms® are internationally accepted commercial terms that determine the buyer’s and seller’s roles and responsibilities in the sale of goods. In webinar, we’ll help you develop an understanding of the main Incoterms definitions and their use and risk implications, and... Read more >
In September, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS 17-000609, advising effective November 1st they would penalize any documented violation of the wood packaging material (WPM) requirements. The CBP approach was described in a Livingston Trade News – US... Read more >
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has published a November 1, 2017, Federal Register Notice (FRN) advising the below-noted increase(s), effective January 1, 2018. CBP will increase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) “user fees” by 2.677 per-cent to adjust... Read more >
Effective November 2, 2017, provisional duties are no longer payable on certain silicon metal originating in or exported from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Norway and Thailand. On November 3, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) published it’s finding that the... Read more >
A leading supplier of natural stone for commercial projects around the globe – including major hotels, casinos, embassies and large corporations - ran into supply chain issues during a large tower construction project. Due to the scope of the project,... Read more >
Are you conducting business across the southern U.S. border? As you’ve no doubt noticed, customs regulations and requirements between the U.S. and Mexico are unique, complex – and challenging. Livingston has prepared a guide with five key steps you can... Read more >
International transportation is a complex business, and Incoterms® – the universal rules that govern international trade – are no exception. The latest iteration, Incoterms 2020, contains 11 rules for standardized global trade, defining the most important responsibilities of buyers and... Read more >
A practical guide to Incoterms® 2020 International sales contracts can be daunting, but if there’s one lesson to keep in mind, it’s to pay as much attention to the terms of sale as to the sale price itself. That’s where... Read more >
Anytime you move cargo, there’s always a chance something can go wrong. As with any other type of insurance, cargo insurance simply helps mitigate the risk and protect you in the event of an incident during shipping. Even if your... Read more >