Picture a pet brand with 40 products on a container out of Ningbo. The vessel is running 10 days late, and Black Friday is close. Three best-sellers, a dental chew, a calming supplement and a treat-dispensing camera, will sell out before the ship arrives. The other 37 have enough stock to wait. Flying the whole container would wipe out the season’s margin. Flying nothing leaves … Read More
Counterfeits at the Border: Lessons from CBP’s $18.6M Louisville Interception
In early December 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville intercepted three international shipments containing counterfeit luxury goods, valued at more than $18.6 million if authentic. This wasn’t a “one-off.” It’s a clear signal that counterfeiters continue to exploit express and parcel channels, especially during peak and holiday surges, when volumes spike and bad actors hope to blend in with legitimate trade. … Read More