Shipping across borders, particularly between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, necessitates an in-depth understanding of specific requirements, regulations, and efficient practices of all three countries. With cross-border trade between the U.S. and Mexico expected to hit $1 trillion by 2028, ample preparation is required to ensure capacity, rates, and volatility don’t capsize your cargo plans....Read More

Moving into the heart of hurricane season, we’re reminded daily by the deadly wildfires in Maui that everything can change in the blink of an eye. Whether it’s unforeseen labor action like we saw earlier this year, natural disasters and acts of God, or accidents, preparing contingency plans for your supply chain is important all...Read More

We are thrilled to announce that Edward J Zarach & Associates Inc., a leading customs broker and international freight forwarder, is expanding its operations to Milwaukee, Wisconsin! This marks a significant milestone as it will be our fifth office location.   Our commitment to providing top-notch customs brokerage and freight forwarding services has driven our...Read More

UPDATE 7/20/23 10:00 AM It was the best of strikes and the worst of strikes but now the Canadian ILWU is back on the job. Coming back to the negotiating table after the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) threatened that the Canadian Parliament is willing to reconvene solely to force a return to work if they...Read More

As you may know, port strikes that started on June 22, 2023, in Canada have thrown a significant wrench into the works of the global supply chain. The strike action encompasses Canada’s major west coast ports: Vancouver and Prince Rupert, known for handling international trade. Consequently, the ripple effect of these strikes is felt worldwide....Read More