In 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries. Read More »

If you’re an exporter or importer involved in global trade, getting access to International Trade Finance is a key part to succeeding in International trade. Global trade finance can also be known as pre export financing, import export finance or export invoice finance. Read More »

From 1st January 2021, shipments from the UK-EU and EU-UK will require detailed Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices and other export documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared through customs without problems and delays. Read More »

From 1st January 2021, shipments into and out of the United Kingdom will require detailed Commercial Invoice documents and other shipping documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared through customs without delays. Read More »

The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 31st of January 2020. The UK is in a transition period (or implementation period) that ends on the 31st of December 2020. During that time, the UK-EU trading relationship remains the same. 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 »

The United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has a name for each country that participates in the agreement: Read More »