This episode is a must-listen for Amazon sellers looking to demystify international shipping and navigate global supply chain complexities. It provides crucial advice on leveraging freight forwarders for peace of mind, understanding customs and duties, and avoiding common pitfalls like letting manufacturers control shipments. Learn how to secure your supply chain and accurately forecast shipping costs.
Key takeaways
Never let manufacturers control your international shipments; use a trusted freight forwarder instead to maintain control and mitigate risks.
Understand key shipping terms like DDP and EIN to effectively manage import/export processes and ensure customs compliance.
Actively engage with potential freight forwarders, asking detailed questions about their services, tariff estimation capabilities, and security measures to establish trust.
Utilize freight forwarders for accurate tariff cost estimation and to gain peace of mind, allowing you to focus on your core business.
Recognize that establishing trust with your freight forwarder is paramount, especially for lengthy sea shipments, as it ensures your goods are consistently monitored and managed.
Today we interview John Eagan, and Rose Del Rio from Flat World Global Solutions. We talk about the effects of the coronavirus on shipping freight internationally. We talk about the current status of freight and shipping, as well as how it’s affecting the market. We then give valuable expert advice for international shipping, covering topics such as customs and duties. One of these tips is to never let manufacturers take control of the shipment, and we explain the reasons why. We break down terms such as DDP and EIN numbers. We discuss the value of freight forwarding services, including the security, peace of mind, and trust they can provide. We talk about the service that Flat World Global Solutions provides in estimating the cost of tariffs in your final shipment cost. We then talk about what you can do to learn more about moving your freight. We emphasize the importance of calling and reaching out to ask your questions and make sure you have your shipping needs covered. -Status of Freight Ships, Air Cargo, Truck Drivers, and Manufacturers 1:25-How Freight Forwarding Typically Works -- Expert Advice 6:19-Importance of Establishing Trust When Shipping 23:05-What You Can Do To Learn More 32:15“Make sure that when you find somebody to work with that you are settled -- that you are okay. Because in the life of your shipment that’s at least what? A month? Of traveling if you’re going by sea. You want to make sure that you can sleep at night knowing that your shipment is moving and that somebody is looking out for you.” 25:10
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Never let manufacturers control your international shipments; use a trusted freight forwarder instead to maintain control and mitigate risks.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Understand key shipping terms like DDP and EIN to effectively manage import/export processes and ensure customs compliance.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Actively engage with potential freight forwarders, asking detailed questions about their services, tariff estimation capabilities, and security measures to establish trust.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Utilize freight forwarders for accurate tariff cost estimation and to gain peace of mind, allowing you to focus on your core business.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Recognize that establishing trust with your freight forwarder is paramount, especially for lengthy sea shipments, as it ensures your goods are consistently monitored and managed.
