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The Import Export Shipping Trade Guide Online
Last updated on September 29, 2018 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.
Incoterms® Explained – The Complete Guide
Last updated on September 15, 2018 by Ben Thompson
Incoterms® play such a vital part in global trade. Incoterms® 2010 or Incoterms® 2018 can seem to be confusing at first. But, buyers and sellers must clearly understand how they work and their obligations along the supply chain. In this article we provide simple explanations along with an Incoterms® infographic to explain Incoterms®.
Understand shipping container sizes & specifications and shipping methods
Last updated on September 13, 2018 by Ben Thompson
There are 4 modes of transport along the International Supply Chain. Goods can be transported via Sea, Air, Road or Rail. Multiple modes of transport will most likely be used for 1 single shipment to get products delivered to International locations.
Learn the Export Documentation required for the Import / Export process.
Last updated on September 12, 2018 by Ben Thompson
Export documentation is essential to get products shipped along the import export supply chain. There are many important sales and shipping documents that must be used.
5 Tips For Better Sourcing Suppliers from Alibaba
Last updated on September 10, 2018 by Ben Thompson
Sourcing suppliers from online marketplaces like Alibaba can be a quick and cheap option for your business. However, you must know what to look for and what to avoid.
How to create Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order Documents for Export
Last updated on September 5, 2018 by Ben Thompson
First, a Proforma Invoice document is an important document that the seller of goods creates and shares to their buyer. When the buyer and seller have communicated the details of the products they want to order, the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to to confirm the new order.
Podcast – How Blockchain will change Global Trade and Logistics
Last updated on August 4, 2018 by Ben Thompson
Blockchain 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 Thompson
Heather 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 Thompson
Steve 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 Thompson
Conor 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.