The U.S. increasingly receives goods from all around the globe. Here at Alba Wheels Up, as an international freight forwarder and customs broker, we specialize in bringing these goods into the country. Salvatore J. Stile, our president, and chairman talked to Long Island Press about our company, and how we provide value to our clients when they are bringing goods into the U.S. despite the current port congestion.
The president and chairman of Alba Wheels Up also mentioned that surviving this current supply chain crisis has required a combination of a capital fund and best-in-class technology. “You have to be an advocate for your clients to come up with solutions outside of normal processes to survive this crisis. And as a Customs broker, you have to understand how available rules and regulations can be beneficial to your clients,” he mentioned.
The Alba solution to the current supply chain crisis
He also mentioned different ways on how Alba is supporting our clients: “We’re strong in the Section 321 program, a direct-to-consumer program. If you’re an importer and know who your client is before goods ship from the country of export, if the eligible merchandise is under $800 in value, there’s no duty on the product. If you bring in a container of women’s knitted blouses from China, the total tariffs and duty would be $29,000 or $30,000. If you utilize the section 321 program, effectively, it would be zero.”
This program has been around for several years. It used to be a $200 limit, but it was raised to $800. Not only is it duty-free, after you pick up the container from the port, but you could also drop it into your domestic supply chain. You don’t have to go to your distribution center.
During these difficult times, here at Alba Wheels Up, we’ve helped finance clients with credit terms, because freight is five times more than it used to be. These clients rely on us for financial support and speed to market. We get goods delivered to market quicker than a lot of our competitors. We do that by planning shipments from export with technology, so we can anticipate what trucks are needed, reserve space, pick up goods at the terminal, and clear goods before they arrive at the port.
About Sal Stile II
Sal Stile II is the founder, president, and Chairman of the Board for Alba Wheels Up® International. With decades of regulatory experience and a keen perspective to forecast market trends, Sal is a relentless advocate for his clients’ success. He has helped to position Alba Wheels Up as a leader in the customs broker and freight forwarding industry.
For more information about the current shipping situation that is affecting retail importers, including immediate and timely solutions to bring your goods into the U.S. faster to your store aisles, contact Alba today.
This article was written based on the publication from © 2021, Long Island Press “Valley Stream Shipping Company Prez Talks Delays in International Importing” Originally published on [December 27th, 2021] by Claude Solnik. access source here: Long Island Press
