How John S. James Co. Can Help You Export Chemical Products Successfully Chemical products are among the most traded commodities in the world, with a global market value of over $4 trillion in 2019. However, exporting chemical products can also be challenging, as they are subject to various regulations, standards, and tariffs in different countries. As a chemical exporter, you need a reliable and experienced partner who can handle all the logistics and compliance aspects of your shipments, from documentation and customs clearance, to transportation and delivery. That’s where we at John S. James Co. come in. We are a U.S. Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder with over 80 years of experience in the industry. We have the expertise and

How to Ship Produce Successfully During Peak Season Spring is here and that means produce season is in full swing, lasting until the end of summer (followed by the northern harvest). Produce season is a busy and challenging time for shippers and carriers, as they have to deal with high demand, tight capacity, complex regulations, and perishable products. In this blog post, we will share some tips and best practices on how to ship produce successfully during peak season, and how we at John S. James Co. can help you with our comprehensive and customized solutions. Understand the Regional Harvests Different produce crops have different harvest times and locations, which affect the availability and pricing of produce shipments. For example,

Exporting products to different countries can be a challenging and complex process. There are many factors to consider, such as customs regulations, transportation modes, destination requirements, and product characteristics. One of the most important aspects of exporting is ensuring that your products are properly packed and crated to protect them from damage, theft, loss, or contamination during transit. At John S. James Co., we have over 80 years of experience in providing customized and reliable export packing and crating services to our clients. We are experts at meeting the diverse and demanding needs of the international transportation community. We can handle any type of product, from fragile microchips to heavy machinery, and we can source and arrange high-quality wood crates

Have you ever seen a big ship at a port with a huge arm over its chimney? That arm is part of a system that sucks up the dirty smoke from the ship and filters it before letting it out. This way, the air around the port becomes cleaner and healthier for the people who live and work there. Ships are one of the main sources of air pollution in the world. They burn a lot of fuel that makes carbon dioxide, which causes global warming, and other harmful gases and particles, which cause smog and health problems. Some of these gases and particles are called diesel particulate matter (DPM) and nitrogen oxide (NOx). California has some of the busiest

The Impact of the Crisis on Global Trade The Red Sea Crisis, which began in October 2023 when the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched attacks on Israeli and international ships, has disrupted the global trade and supply chains, forcing many carriers to avoid the route and take longer and costlier detours around Africa. This has increased the shipping costs and delivery times for many importers and exporters, especially those in the US and Europe who rely on the Suez Canal as a vital link to Asia and the Middle East. The Benefits of Foreign-Trade Zones However, some businesses have found a way to mitigate the impact of the crisis by using foreign-trade zones (FTZs), which are designated areas within

The Red Sea, one of the world’s most important shipping routes, has been disrupted by a series of attacks from the Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have declared war on Israel in response to its bombardment of Gaza. The attacks have targeted commercial vessels, especially oil tankers and container ships, with drones, missiles, and even hijackings. The situation has escalated in the past week, forcing some of the biggest shipping companies to halt or reroute their traffic, while the US has announced a maritime coalition to defend shipping against the attacks. How the Red Sea Crisis Impacts Global Trade and Shippers The Red Sea crisis has put a strain on the already fragile global supply chain, which has been suffering