Global Trade: Year in Review

As the year 2012 comes to a close this evening, it brings to mind some of the more exciting and tumultuous events that occurred in the global trade community this year.  

A Brief History of Piracy Volume 1

Piracy has struck fear into the hearts of maritime workers since time immemorial.  So long as there have been ships at sea carrying cargo worth plundering, pirates have been there to seize it.  

Activity Codes

Types of U.S. Customs Bonds

There are many different activity codes associated with US Customs bonds.  Most of these bonds are activity code 1, the importer bond; however, the other types of Customs bonds play an interesting role in global trade.