Ocean vessel availability is backed up until mid-June on certain services lanes.

Companies and facilities across the U.S. have experienced shut downs amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. All chamber of commerce and document legalization servi...

According to an article from NPR on March 8th, the total number of Coronavirus cases surpassed 100,000 globally across more than 100 countries. In response,...

Due to the corona virus outbreak and volatile low-sulfur fuel prices, all rates are subject to GRIs.

On January 21, 2020 Maersk line announced on its website that the ocean carrier will be adjusting its Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) by $50 to $200 per FEU (...

U.S. exporters on alert as lower imports from China lead to imminent equipment shortage

The coronavirus outbreak has caused China to implement travel bans on passenger flights which may negatively impact the global supply chain.

What if I am not charging my customer? Do I still need a commercial invoice?...the answer is yes.

Decrease in global trade volumes due to Chinese New Year celebrations causes a spike in blank sailings as ocean carriers offset low demand f

What makes an original bill of lading different from an express? And what is the difference between a negotiable and non-negotiable document

Over the past two decades cargo ships have nearly doubled in size to accommodate the consistent growth in global trade. Consequently, the increased cargo vol...

New low-sulfur fuel mandate is causing carriers to implement new surcharges.

The commercial invoice is a document which contains key information for shipping goods internationally. Customs brokers, freight forwarders, banks, buyers, a...

After Outer Seaways books your shipment, we send you a booking confirmation with multiple dates related to the scheduled sailing. The most important dates yo...

Who is responsible for what charges? Who controls the shipment and is responsible for the risk? The incoterm can answer these questions.

There is always a possibility that your cargo will be damaged. Outer Seaways can help protect your shipment with cargo insurance.

The Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI) is a document that instructs Outer Seaways on how to handle your shipment. It contains the information necessary to...

There are many parties involved in the shipping process and it is important to understand the responsibilities that each party has. The most notable parties ...

Rising tensions could negatively affect freight costs.

Yesterday The Port Authority of Guam (PAG) received the final approval to begin working on the rehabilitation project. It is still estimated that the project...