Shipping products seems simple, right? You simply package the product and send it to your customer. But did you know there are different types of shipment? Depending on the size of your shipment, it may be considered parcel, less-than-load (LTL) or a full truckload (FTL) shipment. Your shipment may
Case Study – NareshCase Study: First-Time Exporter Naresh Suman’s Successful Cotton Bedsheets Export to Spain IntroductionNaresh Suman, a first-generation businessman and exporter from Indore, successfully executed his first international export of cotton bedsheets to Spain. This case study explores the journey of Naresh’s maiden export venture, the challenges he
Wood packaging material (WPM) is an almost invisible but extremely important consideration for your shipping operation. WPM is used to ship goods and safely brace and bear the weight of materials in drums, cases, super sacks, pails and others. It’s easy to overlook how WPM can also carry uninvited
Introduction The global demand for sustainable agricultural solutions has fueled the rapid growth of cocopeat exports from India especially, USA, South Korea and China have been the biggest importers! With an industry valued at ₹4000 crore (as per Govt Website data), India is a leading supplier of high-quality cocopeat,
By Shawna Karajic, Export Solutions Inc. As the global trade landscape continues to evolve, U.S. trade policies remain a central focus, particularly in relation to steel and aluminum imports. On March 12, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration is set to implement significant expansions to the Section 232 tariffs on
In the world of the Automated Export System (AES), acronyms abound. You’re probably familiar with FTR, EEI, EIN and ACE, just to name a few. Less frequently discussed, but no less important, is the Internal Transaction Number (ITN). (more…)
Reading Time: 3 minutesCongratulations! You’ve finished your import-export training. Time to take that big step toward building a great network to support you in this dynamic industry. Networking is not merely exchanging business cards; it’s relating and establishing ties that can open doors. Here are some good strategies to
Client Question: Buyers ask me to raise two commercial invoices – one for the goods and one for the freight. Why would they ask, and is there any risk to me in doing this? Answer: It is a criminal offence to include anything on, or omit anything from, a
Ever wonder what makes global trade tick? Look no further than the world’s busiest ports. These massive gateways are where the real action happens—towering cranes lifting containers like puzzle pieces, cargo ships arriving from every corner of the globe, and endless rows of containers packed with everything from auto
Tariffs, a tax on imports, have historically been used to support domestic industries and are primarily imposed for two reasons: to protect domestic industries by raising the cost of imported goods, and/or to generate revenue for the government. However, they can often also result in reduced trade, higher prices,
