Customs Clearance: How to Prepare
When shipping freight internationally, it's very important to properly fill out customs forms to ensure a your freight will reach is destination as smoothly as possible. ...
26 January, 2023
What is a Commercial Invoice?
A commercial invoice is a special document that is required for international shipments to clear the customs process. ...
30 June, 2022
What Are Incoterms Used For?
When shipping internationally, a question we get asked is, when does the transfer of ownership from the shipper to the buyer happen? ...
11 June, 2020
Bongolo 2020 Container Load
Every year Ark partners with a local charity to ship medical equipment, food, and other supplies to Bonogolo Hospital in Gabon, Africa....
15 April, 2020
What is a Carnet?
A Carnet (pronounced kar-nay), also called an ATA carnet, is an international customs document that permits temporary freight, tax-free and duty-free export and import entries. ...
18 March, 2020
IMO 2020 & The Impact on Your Business
IMO 2020 is a rule geared towards cleaning up shipping emissions by reducing the Sulphur content in ships’ fuel oil by 85%. ...
18 December, 2019
5 Things to Know Before Getting an International Shipping Quote
Here are 5 things to know before reaching out to your freight forwarder to help you feel more prepared and confident when asking for a quote or trying to book a shipment. ...
05 November, 2019
What is Denied Party Screening?
Andrew reviews what denied party screening is and why it is important if you are shipping overseas....
04 December, 2018
2018 Tariffs: What they are and how to apply for an exclusion
Regardless if you are for or against the tariffs being imposed on imports into the US, it is important to understand how this may impact your business....
15 August, 2018