Trade Advisory

Tasked with deftly transforming thin disks of silicon (“wafers”) into semiconductors that serve as the very hearts of our mobile phones, TVs, medical diagnostic equipment, and various other electronic components, semiconductor manufacturers have unique logistics needs. Operating in a highly-competitive, fast-paced industry where new innovations are revealed almost daily, these...

Understanding how complicated and risky the global trading environment can be for U.S. shippers of all sizes and across all industries, DB Schenker is introducing a new product that will help companies expand into new international markets—and work with overseas trading partners—with confidence. Using Export Credit Insurance, U.S. exporters can...

In logistics, nothing moves unless you have the right license for it. As your supply chain expands, so does the complexity of licenses needed to import and export goods. It can be challenging to track countless licenses and to ensure that none are expired and all are within compliance. Failure...

Your international shipping is vital to your business. Your reputation is on the line with every shipment, so ensuring there are no roadblocks along the way is paramount. Unfortunately, these delays can occur in a variety of forms. From random Customs inspection to incorrect paperwork and untrained personnel, hiccups in...

DB Schenker’s Dangerous Goods Declarations and Packaging offers users an online documentation preparation system with built in regulatory logic to provide solutions for creating compliant shipping paperwork. This operating system provides users with paperwork options that are currently compliant for shipping all dangerous goods and templates on how to properly...

On November 15th, the regulations mandating destination control statements (DCS) changed and now include several modifications to existing rules that shippers must follow when exporting goods from the U.S.  A legal statement required by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the DCS states...

Reducing total import duty burdens, staying compliant, and minimizing the risk of penalties and shipment delays is an increasing challenge for today’s importers. As the regulatory environment becomes more complex, the list of steps that shippers have to take to stay compliant grows exponentially. Here at DB Schenker Customs Services,...

Newly renovated 80,000 square foot facility to manage the world’s most luxurious fashion brands. DB Schenker today announced that it has completed fit out of its 80,000 square foot facility in Kearny, NJ, near the highend fashion district of New York City. The high-security facility provides a full range of...

If recent news headlines are any indication, the world’s shipping lines are facing some tough financial times this year. The impacts have yet to be measured, but with two of the world’s largest entities either already in bankruptcy or possibly heading toward it, it’s time to thoroughly review your shipping...

Compliance screening tools help you manage required due diligence screenings of all parties and individuals along your transportation supply chain. DB Schenker’s Restricted Party Screening tool helps your organization fulfill screening requirements as a critical link to the transportation supply chain and reach the highest compliance standards. Versatile and intuitive,...