December 2017 - Universal Cargo

Cable Seals to Ensure Security for Goods in Transit

Guest Post by William Mckeen. When moving goods, one of the greatest challenges is providing security to those shipments and being able to both notice and deter tampering or theft. This can be [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In Universal Cargo Management

Posted December 21, 2017

Who Was this Unexpected Man to Powerfully Impact His Community?

In our last blog before Christmas, we take a break from international shipping to focus on the people around us. In particular, a man who made such an impact on the community of Lawndale, a small [...]

By Universal Cargo

In Air Freight, customs, customs clearance, Freight Forwarder, freight forwarders, importing, International Shipping, International Shipping Company, ocean freight, ocean shipping, shippers, shipping, shipping companies

Posted December 19, 2017

13 Things You Need to Know About Freight Forwarding

By Jared Vineyard

In carriers, container carriers, Container Shipping & Transport, freight rates, Global Business, Global Economy, Hanjin Shipping, HMM, Hyundai, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Maersk, ocean freight, ocean freight rates, ocean shipping, ocean shipping lines, shippers, shipping

Posted December 14, 2017

Freight Rates to Hit Record Lows Again in 2018?

It’s bad news for ocean freight carriers but good news for U.S. shippers. At least, it’s good news for U.S. shippers in the short run. 2018 could see transpacific freight rates drop [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In Devin Burke, Freight Forwarder, International Shipping

Posted December 12, 2017

VoyageLA Interviews Universal Cargo President Shirley Burke

VoyageLA posted an interview with Universal Cargo President Shirley Burke this month. In the interview, Mrs. Burke shares how Universal Cargo CEO Devin Burke went from VP of Sales for Universal [...]

By Jared Vineyard

In Asia, China, Donald Trump, export, exporters, exports, importer, importers, importing, Imports, international business, International Shipping, President Trump

Posted December 7, 2017

China Cuts Import Tariffs Creating Big Opportunity for Exporters

Good news is here for U.S. producers and exporters of consumer goods. Last year, the U.S. trade deficit with China was over 300 billion dollars. Here are the numbers from the U.S. Trade [...]

By Universal Cargo

In China, container shipping, goods, import, importing, Imports, shipping

Posted December 5, 2017

Top 8 Tips On Importing Goods From China (Infographic)

Guest Post by Frank Ouyang of Panda Paper Roll Company In the past, China was widely known for its rich history, unique culture and commanding imperial dynasties. Nowadays, it has the fastest [...]