India’s position as a rising economic power is deeply intertwined with its maritime trade routes, which connects it to global markets. The country’s export-import activities depend heavily on several critical maritime routes. These routes have straits, chokepoints and canals. Understanding these straits and canals, its importance, risks, and operational
Incoterms 2020 rules are the latest revision of international terms of trade published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They are recognized as the authoritative text for determining how costs and risks are allocated to parties conducting international transactions. Incoterms 2020 rules outline whether the seller or the
What are Perishable products? Perishable products are goods that have a limited shelf life and tend to deteriorate, spoil, or become unsafe for consumption relatively quickly due to their inherent characteristics. Perishables must be consumed or used before a specific date and require careful handling, storage,
When I first talk to exporters frustrated by the amount of time it takes to complete their export documentation, they often tell me they spend two hours or more on every single shipment. If they have multiple export orders to ship, the time they have left to do any other
Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking to start a trading or export-import business in Ahmedabad but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone. With Gujarat emerging as one of India’s biggest business states, especially in trade and export, many young aspirants in Ahmedabad are exploring career opportunities in this growing
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe export landscape in India is not just changing; it is being reshaped. The year 2025 is already witnessing changes in the way it interacts with bustling manufacturing hubs, transitioning to digital storefronts that export globally. For those observing the global economy, the message is clear:
Tariffs aren’t going away. In fact, in 2025, they’ve hardened into long-term strategy—used by both the Biden and Trump administrations not just as economic levers, but as geopolitical tools. Read also: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Supply Chain Diversification Strategies Some duties have returned after exemptions expired. Others have been
Reading Time: 3 minutesInternational trade today is no longer the monopoly of multinationals but instead an open field for aspirants to harness global potential. Opportunities are now seen across borders, and markets are just evolving to be beyond their geographical realms. Newcomers need to gain the right guidance regarding
Reading Time: 3 minutesStarting an international business from India might sound like a dream to many — but what if we told you that the first step could be just one course away? At GFE Business Services, we’re making global trade accessible to every aspiring entrepreneur through our import export online
The Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) provides duty-free trade on most goods traded between the United States, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. (more…)
