If your cargo is selected for an intensive examination, it won’t be inspected at the port—it will be sent to a Centralized Examination Station (CES). A CES is a private facility authorized and supervised by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to perform detailed cargo inspections that can’t be done at the port. For importers, …
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The recent tariff case before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) could significantly reshape global logistics—especially for a full-service provider like Global CFS, which offers container freight stations (CFS), trucking, and line-haul services between key air cargo gateways, as well as airport recovery operations at Chicago O’Hare. Plugged into 24/7/365 operations, we manage …
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Understanding Risk Management Across the Cargo Lifecycle Cargo risk management is a constant balancing act between speed, safety, and cost. From the moment goods leave the origin until final delivery, every handoff and transition introduces new vulnerabilities. At Global CFS, we understand that risks don’t just appear at sea or in the air—they often emerge …
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The era of de minimis is officially over. For years, this exemption has allowed low-value imports valued at under $800 to enter the United States duty-free, with minimal customs processing, fueling the growth of e-commerce. However, with that threshold now abolished, shippers, freight forwarders, and online retailers are adapting to a new landscape of heightened …
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Regarding compliance, no issues are hotter now than country of origin and compliance with trade remedy programs like Sections 301 and 232. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stepped up enforcement, targeting shippers who try to avoid duties under IEEPA or other programs, making Global CFS’s Centralized Examination Station a powerful tool for compliance. For …
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When minutes matter, cargo screening, K9 services, and CCSF (Certified Cargo Screening Facilities) certification work together to keep shipments safe without killing your schedule. At Global CFS, we screen upstream under TSA-approved procedures, maintain a strict chain of custody, and deploy the right blend of technology and explosives detection canines for dense, odd-shaped, or palletized …
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When it comes to secure air cargo, compliance isn’t optional—it’s the ticket to keeping freight moving. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF) program set the standards for how shipments must be screened before boarding passenger aircraft. At Global CFS, we live and breathe this process, ensuring freight is screened …
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The logistics and transportation industry is entering 2026 with both challenges and opportunities. Global trade is recalibrating, technology is accelerating, and market volatility is forcing companies to be sharper, faster, and more adaptable than ever. At Global CFS, we see these trends not as disruptions, but as openings for innovation—whether you’re managing cross-border freight, running …
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International trade and e-commerce evolve fast, but regulatory changes often move even faster. From customs compliance to changing duty thresholds, shifting trade policy affects everything from how cargo is classified to how quickly it clears. At Global CFS, we stay current on the latest updates so our customers don’t have to stress over the fine …
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Trade policy changes don’t arrive quietly. They hit hard, fast, and without much warning. For importers, exporters, and manufacturers, it’s not just a matter of tracking headlines—it’s about protecting your business when tariffs spike and exemptions change, expire, or explode overnight. In this kind of environment, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) have gone from a “nice-to-have” …
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