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Create and Download a Packing Declaration Document ISPM15
Last updated on September 2, 2018 by Ben Thompson
An export packing declaration is an important document that states the type of packaging materials that are used to pack goods inside shipping containers for export.
Order Confirmation Document for Import Export Shipments
Last updated on September 1, 2018 by Ben ThompsonWhen Buyers and Sellers in International trade place new orders, the seller (exporter) can send an Order Confirmation document to the buyer (importer) to reconfirm all of the details of the new order. An order confirmation document is usually sent to the buyer after the buyer has issued a Purchase Order document to confirm the new…
The History of the Shipping Container created in 1956
Last updated on August 31, 2018 by Ben ThompsonMost people don’t understand or recognize the significance of the humble shipping container. Before shipping containers, all goods were manually loaded into sacks, barrels and wooden creates loaded directly onto cargo vessels
How to get a Certificate of Origin from a Chamber of Commerce
Last updated on August 30, 2018 by Ben ThompsonFirst of all, a certificate of origin document is an important document used in global trade to confirm the country of origin of where the goods have actually been manufactured or processed. So, the document will be used when the country of export and the country of import have a current Free Trade Agreement in…
Podcast – How Blockchain will change Global Trade and Logistics
Last updated on August 4, 2018 by Ben ThompsonBlockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize Global Trade and the import export process. Warwick from BeefLedger explains what blockchain technology is, how it works and how blockchain solutions are being applied to real world import export shipments
Podcast – Sourcing goods from Alibaba with Heather from Sourcing Playground
Last updated on August 3, 2018 by Ben ThompsonHeather from Sourcing Playground explains how buyers should correctly source imported goods from online marketplaces such as Alibaba, Made-In-China, Global Sources others. Heather gives key tips on how to correctly give suppliers detailed product information, how to compare supplier's quotations and product specifications, overcome language and cultural barriers, understand if you are dealing with a…
Podcast – Marine Insurance with Steve from Coverfreight
Last updated on August 2, 2018 by Ben ThompsonSteve from Coverfreight gives our listeners and understanding of how marine insurance works. We discuss why it's important for shippers to insure their cargo and who should cover insurance based on the IncoTerms agreed. Steve gives insight into some of the common problems and claims made when shipping goods Internationally. We give tips on how…
Podcast – International Shipping with Conor from Explorate
Last updated on August 1, 2018 by Ben ThompsonConor from Explorate gives an overview of how the shipping process currently works and we discuss how the industry is beginning to change through software. We give shippers tips on how to improve their supply chain and logistics withing their business using readily available software.
