Navigating U.S. imports? Consider your strategy wisely!

Air freight offers speed for small, high-value or urgent shipments but comes at a higher cost.

Ocean freight is cost-effective for large, bulk inventory but much slower.

The best importers balance margin, timing, and inventory strategy to make the optimal choice.

As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women behind JW Hampton, both past and present.

From the foundation laid by family, to the dedication of the women who show up every day and keep everything moving forward… your impact is part of our story.

Your hard work, resilience, and commitment don’t go unnoticed!

We’re grateful for all that you do. Happy Women’s History Month.

Factory price is just the start. True costs include shipping, duties, delivery, and more.

Smart importers calculate landed cost first, so there are no surprises at checkout.

Experience doesn’t make you invisible.

Regulations shift.
Enforcement priorities change.
What cleared last month… might not clear today—even if nothing changed on your end.

That’s where most importers get caught off guard.

Because compliance isn’t static.
It’s constantly moving.

Staying current matters just as much as staying compliant.

Customs doesn’t care about excuses.
They care about accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

When the data you submit doesn’t match, shipments slow down.

When it’s clean and correct?
Things move a lot faster.

The secret to smooth imports isn’t luck.
It’s getting the details right from the start.

Before I start listing all of the things you should do before your next import... just give me a call. It will be easier 😉 JW Hampton has you covered every step of the way.

On the first day of spring, the calendar says one thing… but the Northeast ports say another. ❄️

People think logistics slows down with the seasons—but cargo doesn’t care if it’s sunshine or a snowstorm.

Delays don’t wait. Weather doesn’t plan.

That’s why smart importers do.

In case you were wondering...relying on Leprechauns for your shipments may not be the best idea! They may disappear before your eyes 💫

That's precisely why you should turn to JW Hampton with 160+ years of experience in logistics!

Customs-Cleared does NOT always mean Released. ❌

Customs-Cleared = CBP has approved the entry.
Released = The cargo is authorized to leave the port.

You can be cleared… and still not be moving.

That difference matters.

160 years later, commitment to adaptation and integrity has been our cornerstone and has gotten us to where we are today. Longevity isn’t luck...it’s truly about evolving without sacrificing quality. Here's to many more years ahead!

Today closes the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. We’re reminded that global trade, transportation, and innovation have been shaped by countless individuals whose contributions built the systems we rely on today.

Progress doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built by people with vision, resilience, and integrity.

We’re grateful to work in an industry shaped by that legacy and committed to carrying it forward with the same steadfast values.

A low volume doesn’t make you invisible. 👀 If your shipments are random or inconsistent, that’s what gets attention. Steady behavior builds trust. Predictability reduces friction. Consistency protects you.

Can you believe that we were founded before Lincoln's second term?! Are you kidding me?

As we honor our rich history on President's Day, we're celebrating 160 years of integrity and the evolution of JW Hampton. We've seen it all... from paper ledgers to digital filings, but we remain committed to navigating ever-changing regulations with unwavering dedication.

Here's to longevity and progress!

Ever wonder why shipments get stuck before customs clears them...

One missing detail pauses everything. Clearance isn’t luck.
It takes thorough preparation.

Have JW Hampton on your side to reduce delays!

JW Hampton is even older than...Kellogg's?! Are you kidding me?! How can this be possible? Well it is. 😱

41 years after JW Hampton was founded, Kellogg's was founded as the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company by John Harvey Kellogg.

JW Hampton is still getting shipments where they need to go and Kellogg's is still creating delicious food products. We're each doing what we do best this many years later. 👏

Can you believe JW Hampton is older than the Super Bowl? Are you kidding me?!

We were getting your shipments from point A to B way before America was consuming the estimated 1.48 billion wings that will be eaten tonight!

Welcome to Draft Night...

Where ports pick the players who might move your freight.

Port of Los Angeles is on the clock first...

Tune in to see their picks!

Country of origin changes everything.
It directly impacts duties and compliance.

Depending on the country listed duties can range from 0 percent to nearly 50 percent.

Get it wrong and you risk compliance issues or a Customs exam.
Get it right and you avoid unnecessary questions, delays, and costs.

Country of origin matters more than ever.

Before planes. Before jets. Before “air freight.”

Your shipment had two options: horse or faster horse.

JW Hampton has been moving freight since 1865, 38 years before the Wright brothers! ✈️

Thomas Edison patented the light bulb in 1879.
His key patent followed on January 27, 1880.

Meanwhile… JW Hampton was already in business.
Nearly 15 years older than the light bulb. 💡

Still feeling in the dark about your shipment status?
It’s time to work with a Customs Broker that believes clarity, communication, and experience matter!