As of July 9, 2025, the FDA has rescinded the "manifest-only" clearance exception for five…
Bobby ShaidaJuly 11, 2025
Fireworks logistics is not for the faint of heart — or the inexperienced. These high-risk,…
Bobby ShaidaJune 10, 2025
Unsurprisingly, the gambles evolving in today’s volatile trade background entice more sellers, particularly overseas, to…
Bobby ShaidaJune 3, 2025
If you’ve been paying even a little attention to the headlines, you know trade’s been…
Bobby ShaidaApril 23, 2025
Let’s talk about Incoterms—those three-letter codes determine who’s responsible for what in an international shipment.…
Bobby ShaidaApril 20, 2025
Once again, the US levied additional duties and tariffs on imported merchandise from countries worldwide.…
Bobby ShaidaMarch 21, 2025
Importing goods into the U.S. comes with a lot of moving parts, and one of…
Bobby ShaidaMarch 21, 2025
This is my 46th year in the industry and my 23rd with Coppersmith Global Logistics.…
Bobby ShaidaFebruary 24, 2025
Update 2/7/25 President Trump has reinstated the de minimis exemption for Chinese imports—at least temporarily.…
Bobby ShaidaFebruary 4, 2025