Where Logistics Partners Cut Costs Beyond Freight: The Savings Hiding in Plain Sight Freight rates get all the attention. Ocean rates, air rates, trucking rates—everyone wants a better number. Fair enough. But a great rate is only part of a great logistics strategy. The cheapest freight quote doesn’t always mean the lowest landed cost. Some […]

Shipping Resources & Logistics Guides Navigate the complexities of global shipping, logistics, and international trade with Shapiro’s collection of shipping resources. From industry publications and logistics terminology to Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and customs compliance guidance, our resources help importers, exporters, and supply chain professionals find the information they need to make informed decisions. […]

5 Leading U.S. Trade Compliance Consulting Firms Compared: Who’s Best for Importers? Choosing a trade compliance consulting firm isn’t simply about finding someone who understands customs regulations. It’s about finding a partner who can translate those regulations into accurate entries, defensible decisions, and procedures that work when shipments are actually moving. For U.S. importers, import […]

What to Look for in a Custom Compliance Partner A customs compliance partner helps importers meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, maintain accurate records, manage duty exposure, and reduce the risk of delays, penalties, or enforcement actions. That sounds straightforward. Anyone who has imported for more than five minutes knows otherwise. Customs compliance involves […]

Medical, Scientific & Precision Instrument Logistics Capabilities When your cargo is designed for precision, your logistics should be just as precise. Medical, scientific, and precision instruments—including diagnostic equipment, laboratory instruments, optical goods, and specialized devices—often require careful handling, controlled conditions, and reliable delivery. Shapiro provides specialized logistics solutions that help protect sensitive, high-value cargo while […]

Your Customs Entry Program Deserves a Broker That Keeps Up If your current broker is reactive, generic, or slow to flag exposure; you’re carrying risk they aren’t managing. Shapiro’s licensed brokers work at the intersection of classification precision, real-time compliance intelligence, and specialized program expertise. We file accurate entries the first time, every time, across […]

Customs Clearance Issues: Fast Resolution, Managed Risk CF-28s, CF-29s, exam holds, PGA flags, and penalty notices all have structured resolution paths. Shapiro’s licensed brokers work them immediately; your cargo moves and your compliance record stays intact. We’ve seen CBP’s playbook. We know the right moves. Resolve My Clearance Issues See How We Can Help Licensed […]

Logistics Management Platform for Connected Supply Chains The Digital Pulse Behind Your Supply Chain Your supply chain generates a constant flow of information, from shipment milestones and inventory activity to carrier updates, customs status, warehouse movements, and reporting across multiple systems at once. Shapiro 360° brings those moving pieces together into one integrated logistics management […]

End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility Solutions Real-time insight from origin to delivery. Shapiro’s 3PL and 4PL supply chain visibility services connect your suppliers, carriers, customs, and data into one transparent view—so you can manage, oversee, and optimize your entire supply chain with complete logistics visibility. Request a Quote Talk to an Expert 97% On-time visibility across […]

Third Party Logistics (3PL) Services Freight from the Heart Starts with Keeping Your Business Moving Your supply chain is the lifeblood of your business. When freight stalls, communication breaks down, or visibility disappears between providers, the pressure quickly spreads across inventory, production schedules, customer expectations, and day-to-day operations. Shapiro’s 3PL services bring transportation, customs, logistics […]

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced this week the initiation of Section 301 investigations into the trade practices of 60 economies.  This action follows the Supreme Court’s February 20 ruling that struck down the administration’s IEEPA tariffs as illegal. Economies subject to these investigations:1.    Algeria2.    Angola3.    Argentina4.    Australia5.    The Bahamas6.    Bahrain7.    Bangladesh8.    Brazil9.    Cambodia10.  […]