Industry Trends and Analysis

How to Start an Agro Export Business: Complete Guide
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How to Start an Agro Export Business: Complete Guide

Reading Time: 4 minutesAre You Considering Exporting Agricultural Products? Let Us Discuss! Have you ever thought of expanding your agricultural business outside the borders and boundaries that are known to you? And there you have the global market, and demand for Indian agricultural products has surged way up.  But

Who is Liable for Damaged Goods due to Incorrect Stowage?
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Who is Liable for Damaged Goods due to Incorrect Stowage?

Client Question: Buying FCA, the goods arrived damaged, due to incorrect stowage of the container; is the seller liable? Answer: (Importantly, as further background, the seller stowed the container at their premises, i.e., the buyer’s carrier collected “ex works.”) First, consider the nature of the damage – is incorrect

Strengthening U.S. Export Capacity Through Domestic Investment
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Strengthening U.S. Export Capacity Through Domestic Investment

As global trade tensions persist and unpredictable tariffs reshape supply chains, U.S. manufacturers are increasingly looking to reshore production capabilities. The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) offers a financing solution through its Make More in America Initiative (MMIA). For the first time, EXIM's financing programs are available

The Benefits of USEACs and SBDCs
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The Benefits of USEACs and SBDCs

Exporting offers small businesses a valuable opportunity to expand their reach beyond local markets, increasing revenue and diversifying their customer base. By tapping into international markets, these businesses can access new growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance their competitiveness. Exporting also allows them to leverage their unique products or

Strategies to Find International Buyers for Your Export Business
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Strategies to Find International Buyers for Your Export Business

Reading Time: 3 minutesRunning an export business is like sailing in an ocean. Here, you need the right compass, sound networks, and the right buyers to ensure that everything goes smoothly.  The world market has many opportunities, but how do you connect with global international buyers who need your

What You Need to Know
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What You Need to Know

Shipping product samples might seem straightforward—just hand them off to FedEx, UPS, DHL or the USPS (most samples are small) and move on. However, without proper due diligence, exporters can face customs delays, penalties or service issues.  (more…)

Freight Rates – Official Blog of iiiEM
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Freight Rates – Official Blog of iiiEM

A freight rate (historically and in ship chartering simply freight) is a price at which a certain cargo is delivered from one point to another. The price depends on the form of the cargo, the mode of transport (truck, ship, train, aircraft), the weight of the

U.S.’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – Official Blog of iiiEM
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U.S.’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – Official Blog of iiiEM

In 2025, the global trade landscape was once again thrown into turmoil as the United States initiated a fresh wave of tariff hikes on several major trading partners, including Mexico, Canada, and China. This escalation of protectionist policies has sent shockwaves across international markets, reviving fears of a prolonged

Trump Administration Approves First LNG Export License After Biden’s Freeze
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Trump Administration Approves First LNG Export License After Biden’s Freeze

The Trump administration has granted its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export license since lifting the Biden-era pause, approving shipments from the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana to Asia and Europe. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that exporting U.S. LNG strengthens the economy, supports American jobs, and enhances global

Stuck in Customs Limbo? How to Prevent Costly Shipping Delays
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Stuck in Customs Limbo? How to Prevent Costly Shipping Delays

I often hear from frustrated exporters about shipments “stuck” in customs. The shipments may include critical parts needed for an equipment or plant shutdown, expensive high-tech components not generally carried in inventory or medical instruments for hospitals. Delayed orders also mean delayed payments, which gets everyone’s attention. Most exporters