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Importing to the U.S. is complex but importing food adds another level of complication and if you do not have the experience and understanding of clearing food goods it can be an absolute minefield. Lack of experience and understanding leads to...

The world of international shipping and logistics is full of complicated terms. If you're new to this world, then you're likely to be overwhelmed by all of these terms you must learn.

Shipping is full of terminology that can make the process more difficult to understand. Incoterms are a set of rules that govern the international trade of goods, and a crucial part of this terminology. Executing successful business deals, including...

We know that sometimes professionals use certain language, abbreviations or acronyms that aren’t always understood by others.

International trade and shipping is a complex world. More often than not, shippers must handle complex documentation across the globe, with laws changing depending upon the destination country. Incoterms help solve some of these complexities by...

The People’s Republic of China is one of the world’s largest traders, with the nation holding the record for the world’s largest exporter of goods since 2009. As a result, importing goods from China is almost inevitable for modern traders.

Written by Jayne Hunt from Hunt Export Advice Retail Market It was expected that 2020 would be a challenging year for Australian supermarkets, with intense competition, increasing costs, emerging global competition, brand repositioning and an...

Shipping across the globe can be a complicated experience. In addition to planning the route and working through hoards of paperwork, you will also have to grapple with a wide variety of different incoterms.

International shipping is already complicated, but introducing hazardous and dangerous cargo into the equation requires even more work. But for good reason. Correctly shipping hazardous cargo is extremely important. Primarily because of the...

Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, play a hugely significant role in international logistics. The terms a deal is completed on can have a big impact on the margins of the shipper and consignee. But they are also some of the most confusing...

Set by the International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms help define to importers and exporters a set of rules that can determine when goods are considered delivered and whether or not the buyer or seller has responsibility. One of the most critical...

The world of international shipping and logistics is fraught with risk. If you don't make informed and careful decisions, you could end up paying the price when shipping from China.