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  • 5 Tips For Better Sourcing Suppliers from Alibaba

    Last updated on September 10, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Sourcing suppliers from online marketplaces like Alibaba can be a quick and cheap option for your business. However, you must know what to look for and what to avoid. 

  • How to create Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order Documents for Export

    Last updated on September 5, 2018 by Ben Thompson
    Template of a Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order document

    First, a Proforma Invoice document is an important document that the seller of goods creates and shares to their buyer. When the buyer and seller have communicated the details of the products they want to order, the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to to confirm the new order.

  • Podcast – How Blockchain will change Global Trade and Logistics

    Last updated on August 4, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize Global Trade and the import export process. Warwick from BeefLedger explains what blockchain technology is, how it works and how blockchain solutions are being applied to real world import export shipments

  • Podcast – Sourcing goods from Alibaba with Heather from Sourcing Playground

    Last updated on August 3, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Heather from Sourcing Playground explains how buyers should correctly source imported goods from online marketplaces such as Alibaba, Made-In-China, Global Sources others.  Heather gives key tips on how to correctly give suppliers detailed product information, how to compare supplier's quotations and product specifications, overcome language and cultural barriers, understand if you are dealing with a…

  • Podcast – Marine Insurance with Steve from Coverfreight

    Last updated on August 2, 2018 by Ben Thompson
    Shipping vessel with containers falling off covered by marine insurance

    Steve from Coverfreight gives our listeners and understanding of how marine insurance works. We discuss why it's important for shippers to insure their cargo and who should cover insurance based on the IncoTerms agreed. Steve gives insight into some of the common problems and claims made when shipping goods Internationally. We give tips on how…

  • Podcast – International Shipping with Conor from Explorate

    Last updated on August 1, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Conor from Explorate gives an overview of how the shipping process currently works and we discuss how the industry is beginning to change through software. We give shippers tips on how to improve their supply chain and logistics withing their business using readily available software.

  • 5 Tips For Better Sourcing Suppliers from Alibaba

    Last updated on September 10, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Sourcing suppliers from online marketplaces like Alibaba can be a quick and cheap option for your business. However, you must know what to look for and what to avoid.  Read More »

  • How to create Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order Documents for Export

    Last updated on September 5, 2018 by Ben Thompson
    Template of a Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order document

    First, a Proforma Invoice document is an important document that the seller of goods creates and shares to their buyer. When the buyer and seller have communicated the details of the products they want to order, the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document to to confirm the new order. Read More »

  • Podcast – How Blockchain will change Global Trade and Logistics

    Last updated on August 4, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize Global Trade and the import export process. Warwick from BeefLedger explains what blockchain technology is, how it works and how blockchain solutions are being applied to real world import export shipments Read More »

  • Podcast – Sourcing goods from Alibaba with Heather from Sourcing Playground

    Last updated on August 3, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Heather from Sourcing Playground explains how buyers should correctly source imported goods from online marketplaces such as Alibaba, Made-In-China, Global Sources others.  Heather gives key tips on how to correctly give suppliers detailed product information, how to compare supplier's quotations and product specifications, overcome language and cultural barriers, understand if you are dealing with a factory or trading company and how to negotiate pricing with suppliers. Read More »

  • Podcast – Marine Insurance with Steve from Coverfreight

    Last updated on August 2, 2018 by Ben Thompson
    Shipping vessel with containers falling off covered by marine insurance

    Steve from Coverfreight gives our listeners and understanding of how marine insurance works. We discuss why it's important for shippers to insure their cargo and who should cover insurance based on the IncoTerms agreed. Steve gives insight into some of the common problems and claims made when shipping goods Internationally. We give tips on how shippers should choose a marine insurance provider for their business operations. Read More »

  • Podcast – International Shipping with Conor from Explorate

    Last updated on August 1, 2018 by Ben Thompson

    Conor from Explorate gives an overview of how the shipping process currently works and we discuss how the industry is beginning to change through software. We give shippers tips on how to improve their supply chain and logistics withing their business using readily available software. Read More »

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