Customs Facts Every Importer Needs to Know

Customs Facts Every Importer Needs to Know

We all know customs can be complicated. There’s a lot to keep track of, and a misunderstanding here or there can wind up snowballing into owing additional duties or even being subjected to a mandatory audit. To help, our team’s breaking down some of the most important...
Five Signs Your Organization Needs a Licensed Customs Broker

Five Signs Your Organization Needs a Licensed Customs Broker

Customs can be one heck of a challenge to master, especially with an ever-changing backdrop of rules and regulations. Perhaps that’s why it’s not uncommon for organizations to seek out experts in the field. In other words, licensed customs brokers (LCBs) can make a...
The Benefits of Working with a Licensed Customs Broker

The Benefits of Working with a Licensed Customs Broker

With all the work and attention to detail that comes with customs, wouldn’t it be nice to have someone who knows the ins and outs of the industry? Well, that’s why many companies hire licensed customs brokers. Admittedly, before you hire one, you should probably know...
Common Customs Misconceptions

Common Customs Misconceptions

We know that customs can be confusing due to the sheer breadth of everything it covers. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by customs intricacies, you’re in good hands. TOC Logistics is recognized as a Licensed Customs Broker by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This...
How Our Customs Brokers Partner with You

How Our Customs Brokers Partner with You

Some importers know a lot about Customs. Others are new to the game or may have a lot of questions. No matter the situation, we can help. Take a look at just some of the ways our Customs brokers work with your organization to tackle common questions and concerns about...
Even More Supply Chain Certifications

Even More Supply Chain Certifications

A little while ago, we made an intro guide to certifications that are often seen in our industry. Well, it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that there are way more certifications out there.  Because of that, we’re doing an overview of more of the seals,...
How Customs Brokers Can Help Your Business

How Customs Brokers Can Help Your Business

A couple of years ago we wrote a blog about what it means to be a customs broker. TOC Logistics offers customs broker services, which give us the ability to offer more strategic and reliable customer service to our clients. If you aren’t already partnered with one of...
How to Avoid Mistakes When Shipping Internationally

How to Avoid Mistakes When Shipping Internationally

Shipping cargo internationally is a very complex process. There are many steps that need to be taken to ensure that a shipment ends up where it needs to be on time. If one step is missed in the process, a shipment could end up delayed, lost, or returned. Below, our...
Special Considerations for Medical Device Logistics

Special Considerations for Medical Device Logistics

The medical device industry is worth more than $300 billion and has many challenges when it comes to logistics that are unlike any other industry. Medical device supply chains have matured in the past few years and now extend beyond the pick, pack, and ship system to...
What is a Customs Broker?

What is a Customs Broker?

A large part of what we do at TOC Logistics is customs brokerage. We would not be able to serve our clients with expertise or efficiency without a license in customs brokerage. In the logistics field, we see a lot of changes, and sometimes changes take place literally...