by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Aug 10, 2024
Challenge The client faced significant delays with both ocean freight and rail carriers, disrupting their tight schedule and incurring substantial costs. Solution J.M. Rodgers (JMR) proposed a transloading solution to bypass the unreliable rail carriers entirely. ...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Aug 10, 2024
Challenge The client faced a unique duty drawback challenge due to their business model. Their e-commerce imports into the US went directly to end customers, who often purchased multiple sizes of luxury apparel and returned the items that did not fit. Upon reviewing...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Aug 10, 2024
Challenge The client faced several issues with their existing drawback service provider, including unresponsiveness and failure to meet deadlines. Additionally, the client had compliance concerns due to working with leveled Bills of Materials (BOMs). They required a...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Aug 10, 2024
Challenge The client’s duty drawback program heavily relied on their supply chain, necessitating cooperation from vendors to provide the required import data for filing claims. However, several major suppliers were unable or unwilling to provide the necessary...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Aug 10, 2024
Challenge The client needed to import cargo into a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) located over 350 miles from the closest seaport. Due to COVID-19 market conditions, rail ramp container moves were risky, and most bonded truckers were unwilling to make long-haul moves. The...
