Emerging Ocean Freight Challenges for 2010

Shipping between China and West Coast by Ocean Freight

Day
Monday
Date
February 1, 2010
Starts
10:00 am EST
Ends
11:00 am EST
Host
Michael Li
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Join us as we explore current challenges in shipping ocean freight from China to US West coast ports, addressing equipment shortages, low capacity, and pricing concerns. Event will conclude with a Q/A.

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March 1, 2010

Question

Q

I have a challenge with finding a trustworthy buyer – I have gone through buyer after buyer with endless problems from everything to quality, payment, and handling the transaction from beginning to end. What tips would you recommend for helping improve the qualification of an overseas buyer?

– Mike A, CEO, IMH Manufacturing
San Francisco, CA

Asked at:
Import and Export Challenges We Face Again and Again
Monday February 22, 2010
Host: Michael Li

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Our Take

A

Good question, Mike – let’s review this issue in depth from your perspective – a manufacturer and distributor of products that you would like to sell to overseas (China). There are many obstacles to overcome when finding a reliable buyer, payment being the number one issue, but at the same time…continue

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