What is a Bill of Lading?
A bill of lading is a contract between a shipper and a carrier. You will need six pieces of information to properly fill one out. ...
18 August, 2020
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
5 Helpful Tips for Shipping Freight
Before reaching out to a carrier, here are five things to know that will help you make better freight shipping decisions to ensure on-time delivery. ...
19 May, 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
Building a Custom Shipping Crate
Having a solid crate that is properly packaged is one of the most important things you can do to protect your stuff during transit....
03 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
Trade Show Insights: How to Avoid Forced Freight
What is Forced Freight? If it has ever happened to you, then you know it is something to be avoided....
13 September, 2019
Trade Show Insights: Direct to Show Shipping
What does shipping direct to show mean? Simply that you will not be utilizing the advance warehouse and will coordinate shipping your material directly to the show site the day booth installations begin. ...
12 July, 2019