In this time of economic uncertainty, with domestic sales opportunities dwindling, many firms are finding that expanding markets abroad is the key to sustainability. Thus, U.S. firms are eager to go global and to do that successfully require minimal barriers to global trade. Export control reform is considered a key to increasing U.S. exports, and keeping U.S. industry viable.

This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters.