The freight industry is entering 2026 with tighter customs enforcement, evolving cargo security regulations, and increased demand for responsive, exam-ready partners. For shippers, brokers, and NVOs, success next year will depend on having dependable exam and warehousing partners—especially when delays and compliance risk are high. At Global CFS, we specialize in Centralized Examination Stations (CES), …
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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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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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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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If you’ve spent any time around ports, rail ramps, or container yards, you know that drayage—short-haul freight movement—is where a lot of logistics stress begins. At Global CFS, we see these challenges every day. And more importantly, we know how to solve them. Drayage operations are full of moving parts, from chassis shortages to appointment …
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E-commerce isn’t just thriving—it’s exploding. The pace is fast, the expectations are maddening, and the cargo volumes? Let’s just say warehouse floors are running wild. At Global CFS, we’ve seen this shift up close and know that efficient cargo handling and delivery are no longer a bonus—they’re the backbone of competitive e-commerce logistics. The challenge …
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Sustainable logistics isn’t just a buzzphrase—it’s a business imperative. From rising customer expectations to tightening regulations, companies are rethinking how freight moves. At Global CFS, we take a practical, no-nonsense approach: reduce waste, streamline transport, and support eco-conscious operations without sacrificing reliability. Reducing Environmental Footprints with Smart Freight Moves We don’t believe sustainability should slow …
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Today’s logistics facilities do more than move freight—they protect it. And as cargo theft grows more organized and digitally savvy, facility security in logistics has to evolve too. It’s no longer just about fences and cameras—it’s about smart systems, fast response, and knowing exactly where your vulnerabilities are. From recent FBI investigations to $1.5 million …
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In global logistics, the goal is simple: move freight fast and keep it legal. But hitting both targets at once? That’s where Centralized Examination Stations (CES) come in. At Global CFS, we understand that international trade doesn’t pause for paperwork—and Customs can’t relax compliance just to speed up transit. CES facilities bridge that gap. They’re …
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