Category: Supply Chain Management

PREMIER MANUFACTURER OF SATELLITES – MOTOROLA AND SPACE SYSTEM LORAL

CLIENT A joint venture between two major American satellite manufacturers and a foreign space agency that sought to launch commercial satellites into outer space. ISSUE Due to the high value of the satellites, importation duties imposed by the government of the launch country would have killed the deal. If the deal were to go forward, […]

TRANSPORTATION OF HYDRAZINE TO LAUNCH SITES

CLIENT A major U.S.-based chemical manufacturer. ISSUE The client needed to transport hydrazine, a highly dangerous and toxic chemical used in rocket fuels, to launch sites as quickly and cheaply as possible. SOLUTIONS Our legal experts crafted sophisticated legal arguments that allowed the rocket fuel to qualify for temporary import status into the launch country […]

SHIPMENT OF FABERGE EGGS TO COLLECTOR

CLIENT A major global company engaged in art auctions and private sales. ISSUE The client sold several of the world-renowned and extremely valuable Faberge Eggs to a collector overseas. The transportation of highly valuable goods carried a substantial risk of loss. SOLUTIONS Express Trade Capital meticulously planned and oversaw every aspect of the transportation process, […]

Navigating the Flames: ETC Rescues Lumber Supplier from Shipping Challenges

In a remarkable triumph, ETC’s shipping and logistics department extinguished shipping woes for Express Forest Products, a prominent lumber import company. Tasked with finding an optimal forwarder for ocean container freight and bulk shipping, Express tackled existing inefficiencies that previously impeded shipments, causing unforeseen cost escalations. Through a collaborative effort with logistics experts and Express’ […]