Shipping
Articles
"Winning in a World without Boundaries," by John S. McClenahen. Industry Week, September 15, 1997, p. 13.
—Discusses shipping and managing international logistics.
"Captain to Navigator" by Brian S. Moskal. Industry Week, September 15, 1997, p. 14.
—Describes how operations on a global scale require navigating varied distribution and supply chain networks. Asia, the Pacific Rim, Latin America and Europe are examined.
"Exporters Bank on SBA’s Working Capital Program" by Eileen Cassidy. Business America, May 1996, p. 20.
—Discusses the SBA loan guarantee program that helps small businesses break into exporting.
Books
Breaking into the Trade Game: A Small Business Guide to Exporting. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and AT&T, June 1995.
—Provides information on identifying international markets, export financing and global transportation. Includes a comprehensive list of contacts and information sources.
Export Shipping. International Trade Institute. (800)543-2453.
—A comprehensive guide to understanding ocean/air tariffs, containers, freight quotations, port marks and international documents.
Internet
TradePort. http://www.tradeport.org.
—This online resource, designed to help companies succeed in today’s highly competitive global market, includes industry reports, research and experts’ phone numbers.
U.S. Maritime Administration. http://marad.dot.gov.
—Includes information on U.S. flag carriers, American shipyards and ports, maritime education and history, and U.S. government links.
Organizations
Bureau of Export Administration. 3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 345, Newport Beach, CA 92660-3198. (714) 660-0144.
—Offers a full range of export control and licensing information.
California Export Finance Office. 6 Center Point Drive, La Palma, CA 90623. (714) 562-5519.
—Provides working capital loan guarantees to financial institutions on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses.
California Trade and Commerce Association, Office of Export Development. One World Trade Center, Suite 990, Long Beach, CA 90831. (562) 590-5965.
—Promotes international business through international trade shows and trade missions, domestic matchmaking, trade directories and market information.
Export Small Business Development Center. 222 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 1690, El Segundo, CA 90245. (800) 371-1110.
—Offers counseling on export market strategies, hands-on training programs, consulting services and trade data.
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Room 3850, Washington, D.C. 20230. (202)482-2867.
—Experts on specific countries and industries, as well as domestic and overseas commercial officers, guide businesses through the export process and provide trade information.
U.S. Export Assistance Center. One World Travel Center #1670, Long Beach, CA 90831. (562) 980-4550.
—This federal agency offers market research and financing options, assists in finding distributors and buyers, and provides counseling services.
U.S. Department of State, State Department Operator. (202) 647-3000.
—Provides political and economic briefings and advice on business cultures and practices of host countries.
Office of the Coordinator for Business Affairs. (202) 736-4167.
—Is the primary point of contact for business concerns within the Department of State.
Videos
Basics of Exporting. SBA Publications. P.O. Box 46521, Denver, CO 80201-46521. (800) 827-5722.
—Provides information on getting goods overseas, payment mechanisms, selling and distributing globally, international marketing and sources of financial assistance. Free workbook included.
Air Cargo and Package Express Service
Courier and Delivery Service
Delivery Service
Freight Forwarding
Packaging Services
Steamship Companies