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• What to Do When a Sea Freight Container Takes on Water: Liability Determination and Claims Guide

  2026-01-09 09:38:08

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• The 2026 Definitive Guide to Selling in Canada: Logistics, Taxes & Warehousing

  2026-01-04 00:00:00

  The US market is saturated. Canada is the new frontier. This ultimate guide covers China-to-Canada DDP shipping, GST compliance, and how to use Forest Leopard's Vancouver Hub for 2-day delivery.
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• USPS Blocking China Parcels? Why "Zone Injection" is Your Only Safe Route in 2026

  2025-12-29 00:00:00

  Worried about USPS suspending direct mail from China? Discover Forest Leopard's "Zone Injection" strategy. We ship bulk freight to our Brooklyn/Azusa warehouses and inject locally into USPS, legally bypassing international mail restrictions.
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• How to Choose the Best Sea Freight Route to Amazon FBA for Cross-Border E-commerce Cargo

  2025-12-26 00:00:00

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• When Are the Peak and Off-Peak Seasons for International Air Freight?

  2025-12-18 00:00:00

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• Stop Paying for Domestic Shipping: How Our 9-City China Network Cuts Your Logistics Costs

  2025-12-26 00:00:00

  Sourcing from multiple factories? Forest Leopard has warehouses in Shenzhen, Yiwu, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Xiamen. We consolidate your cargo locally to save time and domestic trucking fees.
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• Is Your DDP Shipping Legal? The Truth About Importer of Record (IOR) and Customs Bonds

  2025-12-25 00:00:00

  Using DDP shipping from China? You might be at risk of an IRS audit or cargo seizure. Learn the difference between "Grey Market" DDP and Compliant IOR services, and why you need CBP Form 7501.
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• Stuck at the Border? A Complete Guide to US Customs Exams (Costs, Timelines & Prevention)

  2025-12-24 11:14:47

  Shipment status shows "Customs Hold"? Don't panic. Learn the difference between VACIS, Tail Gate, and Intensive exams, how much they cost in 2026, and who pays the bill.
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• Too Big for FedEx? How to Ship Oversized Furniture & Machinery from China to USA Hassle-Free

  2025-12-24 00:00:00

  Selling sofas or gym equipment? Don't let UPS surcharges kill your margin. Discover Forest Leopard's "Matson + LTL" solution for shipping oversized cargo from China to the US. Lift gate service included.
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• The 2026 Battery Shipping Shake-Up: What New IMDG Rules Mean for E-bike & EV Exporters

  2026-01-06 00:00:00

  IMDG Amendment 42-24 becomes mandatory on Jan 1, 2026. Learn about the new UN 3556/3557/3558 classifications for E-scooters and Sodium-ion batteries. Ensure your China-to-US supply chain is compliant.
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• Common Causes of International Air Freight Delays (And How to Minimize Risks)

  2025-12-11 00:00:00

  This article examines the most common causes of international air freight delays, including flight resource constraints, airport operations, customs compliance issues, and special cargo requirements. Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it explains how misunderstandings about air freight timelines can increase risk and outlines practical strategies—such as route optimization, documentation audits, and third-party logistics coordination—to improve delivery reliability in a volatile global logistics environment.
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• US-China Sea Freight Risk Alert: How SMEs Can Navigate Port Policy Changes

  2025-12-04 00:00:00

  This article analyzes the growing risks facing US–China sea freight in 2025, driven by tariff escalation, port policy changes, and increasing blank sailings. It explains how these factors disrupt supply chains for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and outlines practical strategies to maintain stability. The guide also highlights how third-party logistics providers like Forest Leopard International Logistics help SMEs mitigate uncertainty through route diversification, multimodal transport, and end-to-end supply chain support.
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