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  • The Import Export Shipping Trade Guide Online

    Last updated on September 23, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    If you’re an existing or new importer, exporter or trading company wanting to learn about an import export course online, download the Global Trade Guide.

  • How to Create and Download a Packing List for Export Shipments

    Last updated on September 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    What is an Export Packing List Document? An export packing list is a detailed document that states all of the product and packaging details contained in each shipment.  Shippers must create a compliant packing list document to share to freight forwarders, shipping lines, importers and other parties along the supply chain.  In this article we…

  • Create and Download a Bill of Exchange Document Template for Export

    Last updated on August 6, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    A Bill of Exchange is a document that is used in global trade as a written order binding one party to pay a fixed sum of money to another party on demand or at a confirmed date.

  • Create and Download a CMR Consignment Note for International Road Transport

    Last updated on July 22, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    A CMR note is an International Consignment note that is the standard contract of carriage of goods document that is used when transporting goods Internationally via road. The CMR note can also be known as a CMR Waybill or International Consignment Note (ICN).

  • Determine the Selling Price of Imported Products with the Landed Cost Calculator: Pricing Strategies and Formulas

    Last updated on June 12, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    To grow your import business, understand landed costs, profit margins, and operating costs. Create a solid plan for selling products in your market. Calculate landed costs, set profitable selling prices, and consider operating expenses like storage and working capital. Plan sales and marketing strategies, considering market risks and costs. Invest in efficient software to streamline…

  • Incoterms® 2020 Explained – The Complete Guide

    Last updated on May 28, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Incoterms 2020 chart for import export

    The International Chamber of Commerce have published new Incoterms® 2020 that have come into effect from the 1st of January 2020. The ICC originally published Incoterms® in 1936 and have continually made updates to reflect the changes to the Global Trade environment. It’s important that all parties involved in trade clearly understand the changes and…

  • Download a Proforma Invoice Template PDF

    Last updated on April 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    A Proforma Invoice template is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. In this article you can download a Proforma Invoice PDF template to use for global trade.

  • Glossary of Shipping Terms

    Last updated on March 1, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    The International shipping and marine transport industry is full of unique shipping terms and shipping abbreviations. And these are used every day to describe everything from modes of transport, units of measure, pricing structures, IncoTerms and much more. Therefore, it’s important that importers, exporters and freight companies correctly communicate freight terms to avoid problems or…

  • How to Calculate the Landed Cost of Imported Products

    Last updated on February 26, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Calculating landed cost of imported products

    Businesses that are involved in Global Trade are faced with dozens of additional costs, fees and charges involved with importing products through to the final location. It’s imperative that buyers understand the actual final costs of imported products in advance, to make smart decisions for their business.

  • Create and Download a Commercial Invoice Template for Global Trade

    Last updated on February 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Create and Download a Commercial Invoice template for Global Trade

    A Commercial Invoice is an important trade document that is used in Global Trade and shipping. When products are shipped Internationally the shipper must provide the Consignee (importer) with a detailed Commercial Invoice template and other shipping documentation.

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Glossary of Shipping Terms

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The Import Export Shipping Trade Guide Online

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Export Manager's Guide to Remote Working

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