Practical export-import articles from the iiiEM expert team.
Incoterms and Freight Forwarders: Who Books, Pays and Gets the Bill of Lading? When goods cross borders, the buyer and seller need to agree who arranges transport, who pays for it, and where responsibility changes. Incoterms® help define these responsibilities. A freight forwarder helps arrange and coordinate transport, while the carrier—such as a shipping line… Read More »
What Is Freight Forwarding? Role, Benefits and How to Choose a Freight Forwarder in India – a detailed Understanding with Where to Find a Freight Forwarder. Exporting or importing goods involves more than moving cargo. Businesses must plan transport, prepare documents, coordinate with carriers and meet customs requirements. Freight forwarding helps manage these steps. This… Read More »
How to Quote Prices to International Buyers: A Practical Guide for Indian Exporters Quoting the right price to an international buyer is one of the most important steps in the export business. Your price must be competitive enough to attract buyers while covering your costs and ensuring a reasonable profit. Quoting a price to a… Read More »
What Is Most Favored Nation (MFN)? Import Duty Calculation for Indian Exporters When an Indian exporter receives an order from an international buyer, one important question is: How much import duty will the buyer pay in their country? The answer depends on several factors, including the product’s HS code, the importing country’s customs tariff, the… Read More »
Shipping & Logistics in Global Trade: Modes, Importance and How Goods Move Across Borders When goods move from an Indian exporter to a buyer in another country, the transaction does not end with finding a buyer or preparing the invoice. The goods must physically travel from the seller to the buyer. This is where… Read More »
Detention vs Demurrage in Shipping & Logistics: Simple Guide for Exporters & Importers Detention vs Demurrage in Shipping & Logistics: Simple Guide for Exporters & Importers What Are Detention and Demurrage? When a container is used for international trade, the shipping line gives the importer or exporter a free period to use the container. If… Read More »
What Is Factory Stuffing? Step-by-Step Process for Exporters Factory Stuffing is the process of loading export cargo into a container at the exporter’s factory or approved premises, instead of taking the empty container to a port or Container Freight Station (CFS) for stuffing. It allows the goods to be packed, loaded and sealed under the… Read More »
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