Trade Risk Guaranty - TRG

10/27/2026

It’s 🎃 Halloween week 🎃 and there are plenty of things to find scary about importing! Give yourself a little fright in the spirit of the season with these Scary Stories in International Trade.

Episode 1 : Losing Your PM Privilege Due to a One-Time Debit Voucher
Episode 2 : Could U.S. Customs Accidentally Void Your IOR?
Episode 3 : Your Bond was Accidentally Used by Another Company?
Episode 4 : Filing For a CAPE Refund, But Receiving a Bill Instead?

Links to each episode are in the comments of this post.

09/18/2026

Travis Smith discusses how importers should be rethinking their Incoterms as Customs starts rolling out Executive Order “Strengthening Customs Enforcement”.

Remember, Incoterms are not a tool@of convenience. They should be managed to develop a rock-solid supply chain. CIF/DDP and similar Incoterms bring transparency into question.

09/17/2026

Travis Smith discusses the changing regulations coming for foreign-owned U.S. Importers announced in the Executive Order “Strengthening Customs Enforcement”.

Becoming CTPAT certified will help. Working with a CTPAT-certified Customs broker will help or use single transaction bonds. However, no formal entries will be allowed.

09/13/2024

We’re excited to partner with FDRA for the Shoe Trade & Logistics Strategy Summit in Portland on September 18, 2024! Join us, along with industry leaders and logistics experts, as we dive deep into global trade, share critical updates, and uncover best practices for navigating tariffs and optimizing your supply chain. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the competitive footwear market!

Visit www.shoesupplychain.com to learn more.

09/02/2021

Informed compliance is a shared responsibility between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the import community.

08/31/2021

Many shippers believe that the carrier is responsible for any loss or damage incurred when goods are in transit. But, that responsibility is limited by a concept known as the carrier limit of liability.

Many shippers believe that the carrier is responsible for any loss or damage incurred when goods are in transit. But, that responsibility is limited by a con...

08/30/2021

Shippers jockey for limited vessel space, but some companies are getting priced out of the market.

We have a new winner in the ocean shipping game of “How High Can Rates Go?” — about 15 times higher than before the COVID crisis.

08/26/2021

Major ports are experiencing a huge influx of containers, resulting in long supply delays.

Around the world, some major ports are experiencing a huge influx of containers, resulting in long supply delays. Trade wars, high demand, and a pandemic hav...

08/24/2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipper, has seen record profits. The Danish shipping firm whose customers include Walmart and Nike announced May 2021 first-quarter revenue of $12.4 billion, a 30% increase from a year earlier.

The global container business is in chaos. Surging consumer demand, covid outbreaks and a shortage of containers has led to higher volume for ocean carriers ...

08/23/2021

When choosing a cargo insurance policy, it’s essential to look closely at cost and coverage in order to choose the one that is the best fit.

Those who rarely ship may benefit from shipment-by-shipment cargo insurance, but it is wise to consider the benefits of an annual policy.