Software, Tools & Resources

The Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is the largest trade event in China, held biannually in Guangzhou. It provides a platform for global trade, attracting over 200,000 visitors and 20,000 exhibitors. This event is key for networking, sourcing products, and understanding market trends. Read More »

To grow your import business, understand landed costs, profit margins, and operating costs. Create a solid plan for selling products in your market. Calculate landed costs, set profitable selling prices, and consider operating expenses like storage and working capital. Plan sales and marketing strategies, considering market risks and costs. Invest in efficient software to streamline processes. A comprehensive plan, backed by research and professional advice, is key to success. Read More »

Most people don’t understand or recognize the significance of the humble shipping container.  Before shipping containers, all goods were manually loaded into sacks, barrels and wooden creates loaded directly onto cargo vessels Read More »

The International shipping and marine transport industry is full of unique shipping terms and shipping abbreviations. And these are used every day to describe everything from modes of transport, units of measure, pricing structures, IncoTerms and much more. Therefore, it’s important that importers, exporters and freight companies correctly communicate freight terms to avoid problems or disputes arising from misunderstanding them. Read More »

Simplify & streamline your day-to-day import/export business operations with the best software for exporters 2022. Read More »

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is the largest trade deal in history. On the 15th of November 2020, Ministers from 15 countries agreed to the new trade deal, also known as the RCEP, which covers up to 30% of the global economy. Read More »

Creating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays. Read More »

Creating multiple documents is a vital part of shipping products Internationally. Shippers must ensure that they provide compliant documentation that contains all relevant shipping & customs information to ensure smooth shipments and avoid any costly delays. Read More »

The USMCA trade agreement came into effect on the 1st of July 2020, replacing the old NAFTA agreement.  The new agreement brings updates and changes to Origin requirements and classification for goods being shipped between the USA, Canada and Mexico. Read More »

In early 2020, COVID-19 caused disruptions to people and businesses in countries around the world.  For the first time, many shipping teams have been forced to work remotely from home.  The disruptions has also caused extreme volatility in foreign exchange markets over the world. Read More »