News & Insights
Product updates, engineering insights, and industry perspectives from the Tier2 Systems team.
Customs Clearance on Water: Brazil Drops the AEO Requirement
Since March 2026, Brazil's DUIMP lets any importer start customs clearance while the vessel is still at sea. Here is what ops teams need to prepare.
Brazil's New Import Fine Floor Hits Forwarder Finance
LC 214/2025 raised the minimum fine for incorrect import declaration data in Brazil from R$ 500 to R$ 10,000. Forwarder finance teams need a new playbook.
Cross-selling in freight forwarding: revenue per shipment
Customs clearance, insurance, trucking and warehousing fit the same quote. Selling freight alone means competing on price. The full package changes margins.
Chinese New Year 2027: plan now or pay later
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on January 29. With freight above $7,000, importers who wait past November face surcharges, blank sailings, and closed factories.
Cargo Forfeiture in Brazil: The Deadlines That Matter
Brazil's customs code gives importers 90 days from discharge to start clearance. Miss that window and the goods are deemed abandoned, then forfeited to the state.
Profit per Shipment: What Your Spread Hides
Freight forwarders measure shipment profit by the buy-sell spread. Add operator cost and cost of capital, and the real margin tells a different story.