Industry Insights
International freight forwarder guide to new steamship line alliances
Read more on this topic in the January 2017 INdiana Connections enewsletter story published by Inside Indiana Business. The story features information and comments from Cargo Services Jefferson Clay. CLICK HERE The steamship line industry will form three major...
Understanding Incoterms
by John Rowe Cargo Services managing director Many importers and exporters don’t have a clear understanding of Incoterms and how they apply to international business transactions. Incoterms were developed by the International Chamber of Commerce to help provide...
Is your freight forwarder a vendor or a partner?
By Jefferson Clay Director of global sales Cargo Services Manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other Hoosier industry leaders know moving goods around the world to ensure supply chains are managed to budget while still having peace of mind on transport and timing can be...
New modes for Midwest cargo imports bode well for companies
By Susan Trautman Moving freight to and from the landlocked Midwest can be a challenge with major ports being thousands of miles away. There is hope. Between the Panama Canal widening project completing in June and the Indianapolis Rail Ramp working out its kinks over...
Panama Canal expansion impact
The $5.3 billon Panama Canal expansion project is expected to be completed early next year, slated to open in April. Adding a third set of locks will make an enormous impact. After the expansion vessels will be able to transit through the Canal, with up to 13,000 TEUs...
Export Compliance is Critical to Your Cash-Flow
by Will Batton, owner Cargo Services Inc. Recent global events remind us all how important security measures implemented by the U.S. government and related entities truly are when it comes to global shipping and travel. Sanctions have been imposed on Russia by...
U.S. import company resources online
Since 9-11 the import landscape has been in a continuous state of flux. U.S. import company leaders must keep up with rules and regulations. The enormous responsibility of U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection has become even greater as these professionals work to keep...
Incoterms-A summary for clients import and export companies
Incoterms® are terms us professionals working in the international shipping industry and import and export companies use as part of our jargon every day. The idea of international shipping terms was conceived in 1921 with the first set of rules implemented in 1936...
Indiana’s RV Industry: Long-term import advice
Cargo Services Jefferson Clay, director of business development, is featured as today's Inside Indiana Business Perspectives professional. He shares great advice for Indiana's RV manufacturers, who are having parts produced overseas and imported to the United...
RV Cost Control tips for a dynamic market
Cargo Services Jefferson Clay's insights are featured in the RV Daily Report. Clay works with clients in northern Indiana and southwestern lower Michigan. Many of his customers work in the RV industry. Professionals in this industry have shifted their supply chain...
Cargo Services Inc. Steve Fugate named IBJ CFO of the Year
Steve Fugate, Cargo Services Inc, CFO, is recognized in this week's Indianapolis Business Journal as one of three top CFO's in Indianapolis. The IBJ article recognizes Steve and his achievements. Congratulations to Steve from all of us at Cargo Services. Read...
Cargo Services Inc. receives nod from Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for community project Books for Youth
Cargo Services Inc. received an official nod from the State of Indiana Executive Department for its community service receiving a proclamation from Governor Mitch Daniels for contributions and efforts related to the statewide Books for Youth program. Cargo Services...