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Access insights and actionable strategies that drive certainty, continuity, and compliance across your operations. --- ## [Shipping and Freight Rates](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/shipping-freight-rates) Published: January 31,2018 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Freight%20Port_45610231_s.jpg)](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/shipping-freight-rates) Have you ever priced out the cost of shipping your goods and widely different quotes or received quotes that fluctuate from one week to the next. What’s going on? [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/shipping-freight-rates) ## [What is causing shipping delays?](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/shipping-delays) Published: January 17,2018 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Website/Blog%20Images/Container_44009947_s.jpg)](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/shipping-delays) In the dynamic world of international trade, various challenges can disrupt the smooth flow of goods, from port congestion to extreme weather and geopolitical tensions. Each obstacle presents a potential delay in your shipments, costing time and money. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/shipping-delays) ## [Single Window Initiative](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/single-window-initiative) Published: January 10,2018 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Website/Blog%20Images/SWI/SWI_series%202021_3.png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/single-window-initiative) [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/single-window-initiative) ## [Understanding Customs Compliance](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/understanding-customs-compliance) Published: December 18,2017 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Website/Blog%20Images/Customs_61132025_s.jpg)](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/understanding-customs-compliance) Customs compliance… It sounds important, doesn’t it? Well, it sure is! You’ve certainly heard of customs compliance, but do you fully understand what’s involved? 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