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16/03/2022
When trading goods across international borders, the period of transit has a high level of risk and a high cost of liability should anything happen to a shipment of goods. That’s why transport documents like a bill of lading are so crucial, acting as a contract and a receipt for the goods delivered to the carrier for shipment.
08/12/2021
Global value chains (GVCs) have been at the center of attention in both business and policy spheres around the globe for the past two years….
10/11/2021
Cargo insurance is a hot topic in our current trade ecosystem. Week after week, news reports about shipping delays, accidents, and port congestion have become…
03/11/2021
At the end of 2020, there were “more than 280 million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States.” That’s more than eight cars for…
22/06/2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, it was immediately clear that international trade would be particularly hard hit. Countries closed borders, cutting…
11/06/2021
When planning for international exporting and the distribution of goods, a strong understanding of the fundamentals of global logistics is necessary for success. In particular,…
01/04/2021
On Monday, March 29th, ships stuck behind the colossal Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal heard the echo of blaring boat horns and triumphant…
29/01/2021
From 2020 reactivity to 2021 adaptability It’s an understatement to say that 2020 was an unpredictable year. But, with it done and businesses around the…
05/11/2020
To help get some answers on how SMEs can protect their supply chains and their businesses during this time of disruption we brought together experts in supply chain management, contracts, customs and the Incoterms® 2020 rules to answer key questions on how SMEs can protect themselves and have confidence in their international transactions.
08/10/2020
Customs duties, taxes, and other charges usually account for a considerable proportion of the finished cost of imported goods. These costs can be reduced by looking at these 9 different factors that affect the total customs costs, giving companies much-needed savings.
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