U.S. Group Consolidator, Inc

06/03/2013

My latest blog explains the rules of traveling by air with batteries - what types you can bring and how many of each.

It’s summer and so many people are getting ready to travel. Did you know that some of the most frequently asked questions from passengers regarding what they can carry on board or bring in their lu...

05/20/2013

Need to move or relocate critical equipment for your business? The Industrial Export Group will relocate to anywhere in the world whether you are shipping a single piece or the entire production line!

I’d like to bring to your attention that we at US Group are working with Steve Cortopassi, Project Development at The Industrial Export Group. They do onsite dismantling and reinstalling of product...

05/03/2013

At the Thursday, April 25th CBP meeting at the LIIEA, members received information on what the CBP plans to do during the Sequestration. My new blog discusses those plans and the effect of the FAA Furlough Bill.

After the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) meeting at the Long Island Importers and Exporters Association (LIIEA) on April 26th, it was clear that CBP’s plan during the time of sequestration and...

04/04/2013

Sequestration is affecting everyone, including importers and exporters. My newest blog explains what it is and how it may impact our business.

Sequestration is a procedure in US Law that limits the size of the federal budget. The procedure involves setting a hard cap on particular categories of government spending. If Congress’s annual ap...

03/15/2013

Vietnam is growing as part of the import/export business. Rates are decreasing and transit times are very good.

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has had impressive and consistent growth over the last several years, 2nd only to China in Asia. Vietnam is more and more visible on the globa...

02/28/2013

Here are some tips to keep in mind when deciding on insurance and/or declaring a value for carriage for your shipment.

After the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the nor’easters, and the blizzard we just experienced in NY this month, it might be time to call and review your needs with your insurance company or frei...

02/04/2013

Continuing my series on US Group's presence around the globe, I tell you about our office in the influential, global city of Shanghai.

Our company, US Group/AKA Consolidated International has a large office in Shanghai so we want to tell you a little bit about the area and Shanghai City. It’s a very, very exciting global city with...

01/11/2013

Chinese New Year is around the corner! Do you know the significance of the holiday and the impact it has on importing schedules?

I’m sure everyone is glad that the strike has been averted for another 30 days, so instead of talking about the strike, we are going to talk about the upcoming Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, a...

11/26/2012

Since 1988, US Group/Consolidated International has had 2 offices in Taiwan that support the export/import community.

Besides USA, US Group/Consolidated International has offices throughout Asia. My next set of blogs will be devoted to highlighting these offices by telling you a bit about the cities in which they ...

10/12/2012

http://usgroupconsol.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/are-you-classifying-your-goods-properly/

Product Classification is a very complicated process. This blog is attempting to help the common importer know their responsibilities, because it could cost them their business if they don’t know...

10/12/2012

http://usgroupconsol.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/ila-negotiations-are-extended-hallelujah/

Our industry breathed a huge sigh of relief when the ILA decided to extend their negotiations for 90 days, thus avoiding the stoppage that was set to begin on October 1. The impact that the possib...

08/24/2012

Read in the JOC this week that the ILA negotiations broke off. The contract is up on 9/30. Will keep you posted.