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Logistics/Supply Chain/Questions Answered by Expert Anthony Persaud
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Importing from Peru | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: and thank you much for helping people like me who feel so lost. I am planning to start an small ... A: The best advice I can give you is to find a US Customs broker located in California as your textile ... | |
| HELP!! | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: . I hope I am in the right place!! I am currently involved with a company that has several ... A: Not sure whether your question pertains to Customs Brokerage as this is forum for customs brokerage ... | |
| NCM Numbers | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Brazil requires the shipper / freight forwarder to place 4 digit NCM numbers on ocean bill of ... A: The US requires 6 digits, possibly due to reporting requirements for vessels entering US waters, I ... | |
| Distribution channel | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Persaud I would like to know if such a distribution model exists? Is there a business model ... A: Claude I have seen distribution systems as small as delivering goods to customers in taxicabs and ... | |
| Distribution channel | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Persaud I would like to know if such a distribution model exists? Is there a business model ... A: This is a standard model for all distribution of goods, some are on a small scale and others are on ... | |
| Holding load hostage | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a carrier that loaded in KY on 2-28(Friday) to deliver in St. Louis,MO on 2-1(Tuesday). On ... A: While my expertise lies in Customs Brokerage, I can only speculate as there could be several ... | |
| Air Freight Forwarder | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I want to become a air freight forwarder ? how do I start ?? Do I need any licences ?? Do I need a ... A: While Freight Forwarding is not my expertise, I believe you will need experience working for a ... | |
| Air Freight pricing ratio (1:6) | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: IATA airlines normally base their price on a 1:6 ratio ie. 1cbm = 166.66... kgs If so how can one ... A: Philip 166 is the DIM factor. To get a better understanding of dim factors for various types of ... | |
| load held hostage | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: i gave a carrier a load to haul a container out of Los angeles,ca to yuma,az they sub contracted the ... A: Javier While this question pertains more towards logistics and legal insurance issues and not ... | |
| shipping codes | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a truck cab, and also a pickup box that a customer in Minnesota wants me to ship. we are ... A: While my expertise lies in Customs Brokerage. I believe you are referring to the commodity ... | |
| Airfreight | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: We will be importing the following animals: 6 Red Pandas (Scientific name Ailurus fulgens) from ... A: As each country has it's own laws and regulations concerning imports, I am unable to answer your ... | |
| documantation | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: An importer of connoisseur foodstuffs has until recently only dealt in dry and canned goods. They ... A: They have requested your company, as a freight forwarder, to provide the following information: ... | |
| Job in Logistics/ Supply Chain Mgmnt | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old with a b.s degree in small business/communications, and have been working in the ... A: Hashim The field of logistics / Supply Chain management is quite diverse. There is Customs ... | |
| furniture exporting | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: very nice to know you, I'm a new graduate student(Lucy Zhang )from Tianjin China and now specilize ... A: There are a few websites that bring buyers and sellers together. You may wish to take a look at ... | |
| TSA US Airfreight banding | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I've pursued this question for the last year and I'm still to see any written confirmation of a ... A: Lee The TSA had issued directives that required air carriers adopt and implement a security ... | |
| TSA US Airfreight banding | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I've pursued this question for the last year and I'm still to see any written confirmation of a ... A: Packaging guidelines are there to insure safety of the cargo, vessel or aircraft. As cargo over ... | |
| question about trade preference levels | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I am quite confused about TPLs and their applicability. I under stand the fundamentals related to ... A: Preferential Trade programs are quite complicated and each has its own specific requirements. You ... | |
| Advice | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Not a question but some advice for you that may or may not help you someday. If you come across a ... A: Mario Not sure to what rude and patronizing remarks you are referring. I did not answer your ... | |
| Customs brokerage + CSCP ? | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I currently work in Customs brokerage (7 years +)and just passed the April USCBP brokers exam. I'm ... A: Being certified and qualified never hurts, the more the better. Having said that, you may wish to ... | |
| Career Guidance | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I need some career Guidance. I have done my Export Import management back in India. Worked for ... A: There are no particular studies required for entering the logistics industry. It is generally based ... | |
| logistics | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: what is network (uld) logistics? A: ULD means Unit Load Devices. The entire term as you provided could be the name of a logistics ... | |
| Import to mexico | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I know you deal primarily with US imports, but I am wondering if you can help me find information ... A: You may wish to get clarification from your shipper on whether there are Mexican trade ... | |
| acai importing | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for a wholesale distributor of acai, a fruit from brazil. I see it in small packages at ... A: Before importing fruits, please check with the appropriate US government agencies (CBP, USDA, FDA) ... | |
| Fedex Charges | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Recently my friend from USA sent me a laptop as a GIFT, hes marked as GIFT also, and when came to ... A: Unfortunately, this is something that cannot be avoided. The procedure is the same with the 3 major ... | |
| Brokerage cost | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: my question is as follow, Currently 0.8% of each inbound shipment is spent on the agent and customs ... A: The Customs broker has traditionally been the importer's liaison, working via a Power of Attorney on ... | |
| Agricultural product/raw materials | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Persaud I am an entrepreneur in Haiti. I am interested in exporting to the US. I have a ... A: My expertise is in the field of Customs Brokerage. Your question is more towards locating possible ... | |
| Customs regulations goods from Quebec | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: My trucking company will be hauling auto parts into Quebec Canada and returning with auto parts into ... A: Standard documents required for customs clearance in the US are commercial invoice and bill of ... | |
Logistics/Supply Chain
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Anthony Persaud
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Expertise
I will answer questions concerning 10+2 Importer Security Filing, US Customs Brokerage, FDA, USDA, Customs Bonds, ACH, Customs Power of Attorney, Regional and Nationwide Logistics/Trucking. Please note: As time is a scarce commodity, priority is given to assisting individuals and businesses in finding real world solutions. Please do not ask questions pertaining to homework and exams. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Experience
I have over 15 years of supply chain, logistics and customs brokerage experience working for some of the largest and oldest Freight Forwarding and Customs House Brokerage firms.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Business Administration
Post Graduate: Pace University School of Int'l Trade and Commerce
Past/Present Clients
My expertise include: Fruits and Vegetables, Frozen and Perishable Foods, Prepared foods, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, New and Used Vehicles, Agricultural Machinery, Precious Metals, Watches, Wearing Apparel, Apparel Accessories, Furniture, Personal Effects, Bulk Tankers, Helicopters, Electronics, Wood Products, Leather Products.
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