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Mar 6 2015

Database of the Week: ImportGenius

Posted byWillow FuchsPosted inCombo

Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: ImportGenius import_genius

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under I in the databases A-Z list.

Use it to find:

  • US Export Data  – U.S. export data dating back to January 1, 2014.
  • Complete US Shipping / Import Data – nearly 100 million shipping records going back to November 2006
  • Data includes: product, shipper, departure date, weight, quantity, vessel, ports, container number, etc.

import_genius_dataTips for searching:

  • Search for import data or export data
  • Use the drop down menu to Search by: product, shipper, shipper address, destination country, foreign port, vessel name, container number, bill of lading, distance from zipcode, zipcode range.
  • Adjust date range
  • Export / email data

View ImportGenius demos here.

Want help using ImportGenius? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.