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IMO2020: How Regulations will Impact the Shipping Industry
Last updated on April 9, 2019 by Ben Thompson
In 2016, the International Maritime Organization announced that they would be implementing strict new Sulphur regulations, known as IMO2020.
SOLAS Verified Gross Mass Regulations | Podcast
Last updated on March 19, 2019 by Ben ThompsonIn 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) enforced strict new SOLAS regulations. Greg from BISON Jacks discusses the options that shippers have to comply with Verified Gross Mass regulations when weighing loaded shipping containers for export.
Collapsible Shipping Containers | Podcast
Last updated on February 14, 2019 by Ben ThompsonThe Import Export Podcast Nicholas from CEC Systems discusses how collapsible shipping containers can be used throughout the supply chain. We discuss the logistics issues throughout the supply chain that will be solved through reliable collapsible containers. Imbalanced supply supply chains results in re-positioning empty shipping containers around the world. This lead to Nicholas and…
The complete guide to choosing the right freight forwarder
Last updated on January 23, 2019 by Ben ThompsonFreight Forwarders are companies that specialize in all arranging the shipping and logistics of goods from the start to finish of the supply chain. Because the International supply chain involves so many different processes and parties in different countries, freight forwarders specialize in connecting services to streamline freight movements around the world.
Podcast – The Future of Global Supply Chains
Last updated on January 17, 2019 by Ben ThompsonGlobal supply chains are at the start of a digital revolution. Brian from the Worldwide Supply Chain Network discusses how Global Supply Chains are being affected by Brexit, Tariff updates, trade wars and digital innovations. We discuss how businesses involved in the import export process can minimize the impact these changes will have to their…
The difference between accounting invoices and export invoices.
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonCompanies shipping goods Internationally need to provide export invoices to meet trade compliance What is the difference between an accounting invoice and an export invoice? Standard 'accounting invoices' contain enough information to cover the requirements for domestic sales and transactions. The fields included on an accounting invoice is quite simple compared to an 'export invoice'.…
Phytosanitary Certificate used in Global Trade
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonA Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document required when shipping regulated articles such as plants, plant products or other regulated articles. A phyto certificate is an official document that is generated from the exporting country’s Department of horticulture, agriculture, food or water resources.
The difference between a Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice
Last updated on January 10, 2019 by Ben ThompsonProforma Invoices and Commercial Invoices are important documents used in the global trade process.
How Export Documentation Software will improve your import export business.
Last updated on January 8, 2019 by Ben ThompsonIf you are involved in global trade, this is how export documentation software will improve your business process.
