Practical export-import articles from the iiiEM expert team.
What Factors Affect Shipping Costs, and How Can You Save Money? A Practical Guide for Exporters and Importers Shipping cost is one of the most important factors affecting the profitability of an import-export business. Whether you are exporting products from India to the USA, importing machinery from China, or sending a small shipment to an… Read More »
Rarely do shippers understand the vocabularies or complications of shipping perishables to ensure harmless and seamless transit of their goods. Without sufficient industry expertise, crucial shipment details may be neglected resulting in damage to the product or loss of the contract. Below are some tips and tools to consider becoming a successful exporter of… Read More »
India is a vast country and has as many as nine coastal states that have the major ports contributing significantly to the export import business. These ports experience a high cargo and container traffic throughout the year. For anybody who is eager to get into the export-import trade or undergo export import training, knowledge of… Read More »
Sanctioned Countries: What Exporters Need to Know Before Trading International trade involves more than finding a buyer. Before exporting, businesses must check whether the country, buyer, product, bank or transport provider is subject to sanctions. What Are Sanctioned Countries? A sanctioned country is a country, government, company, organisation or individual facing restrictions on trade, finance,… 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 »
Saudi Arabia–Yemen Conflict: Why Indian Exporters Must Watch the Red Sea Global trade depends not only on demand and pricing but also on the safety of shipping routes. The renewed conflict involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement is a reminder of how regional tensions can affect businesses thousands of kilometres away. Why Is the… Read More »
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