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10/14/2026

If Your Product Is Recalled, Can Anyone Find the Chinese Factory that Made It

Checklist for importers confirming Chinese suppliers of goods before international shipping to prevent problems later.

10/09/2026

Good News for Shippers Facing Spiraling Oil & Shipping Costs

Universal Cargo Blog Post — Good News for Shippers — Oil Flowing wi...

10/08/2026

Good News for Shippers — Oil Flowing with Iran Losing Control of Hormuz

10/06/2026

Your Freight, Someone Else's Truck: What Importers Should Know About Carrier Fraud

Carrier fraud and cargo theft are major concerns for supply chains in the international shipping industry. Here's what shippers need to watch.

10/02/2026

Ron Barkundy — The Parody of Anchorman

Ron Barkundy, also known as Anchordog, the Parody of AnchormanUni...

10/01/2026

Before You Pay a Chinese Supplier: Who’s Selling, and Who’s Actually Collecting?

This is a guest post by Bao L. Zhou. Picture a routine order. A U.S. importer has signed off on the sample and agreed to the deposit. The supplier sent over a business license. Everything looks wrapped up — right up until someone in accounting prepares the wire and spots that the beneficiary isn.....

09/29/2026

U.S. & China Reducing Tariffs on $30B in Goods (Import & Export Goods Lists Included)

The U.S. and China announced agreement to reduce tariffs on $30B in goods in both directions. Full list of import and export goods here.

09/26/2026

Anchordog: the Legend of Ron Barkundy – Freight Rates

Anchordog: the Legend of Ron Barkundy – High Freight RatesUnivers...

09/25/2026

Asia to U.S. Freight Rates Are WAY UP, Nearing Post-Pandemic Record

It’s possible freight rates from Asia could reach new record highs. I know it’s not what U.S. importers like to hear, but freight rates are way up from Asia right now due to a number of factors: peak season demand, persistent port congestion/disruption at Asian ports, and oil prices linked to th...

09/22/2026

What International Traders Should Know Before Setting Up in the UAE

What shippers should know about setting up to import from, export to, or ship through the UAE to protect their businesses.