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Product updates, engineering insights, and industry perspectives from the Tier2 Systems team.
US Tariffs Shift Brazil's Freight Forwarding Routes
The 25% US tariff cut Brazilian exports and pushed volume to China. The route shift changes freight costs, FX exposure and forwarder margins.
Invoices by Email: Why Forwarders Collect Late
When invoices reach the client only by email, disputes surface weeks after issue and the forwarder's days sales outstanding grow.
Empty Container Return: Where Free Time Leaks
Container free time starts at discharge and covers clearance, transport, destuffing, and depot return. Five steps, one deadline, each with a different owner.
Partner Invoices: The Hidden Cost to Your Ops Team
When business partners can't check their own invoices, every due date becomes a question for the operator. See where this cost adds up.
Ocean freight quotes expire in days
A spot ocean freight quote lasts days. The gap between quote and booking decides whether the forwarder keeps margin or absorbs the difference.
DUIMP Product Catalog: Where Compliance Begins
Brazil's DUIMP Product Catalog is a prerequisite for every import declaration. Incomplete or misclassified entries block customs clearance before it starts.