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10 Questions to ask a supplier at a Trade Fair
- May 7, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Financial Matters, Trade Agreements
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One of the ways in which you can source products is by visiting trade shows where potential suppliers display various products that might be of interest to you. Your first visit to a trade show, however, can be overwhelming, especially if there is a sea of faces to talk to and conversations are unstructured.
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First-Time Importer- How not to lose money
- April 9, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Import
There is nothing worse than being blind-sided by extra costs that you haven’t accounted for, especially after you have jumped through administrative hoops to get your first shipment across borders. These unexpected surprises can instantly turn an eager optimist into a discouraged pessimist and may impact your first experience in trade negatively. To keep you
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Save Costs as a South African Exporter
- April 9, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Export
Great efforts are made by the South African government to promote exporting in order to enhance global participation, bring foreign currency into the country and create jobs. The goal is to position South Africa as a reliable trade partner to ensure long-term economic growth. For this reason there are many benefits offered through the South
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How to choose a good freight or logistics company?
- March 16, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Export, Freight & Logistics, Import
In order to keep the terms of a trade agreement, exporters and importers make use of a specialized freight- or logistics company to assist them with transporting goods in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. These companies arrange the best means of transport, taking into account the type of goods and customers’ delivery requirements. Most
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How to read and compare freight quotes
- March 10, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Freight & Logistics
When you are getting a freight quote, do you know what to look for? A freight quote can be quite complex. What you see is not always what you get. All freight costs are not always included in the final quote. Therefore it is important to know what services are included, what services require additional
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Exports: What Documents do you need?
- February 11, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Export
Are you an exporter and confused about which documents to prepare for customs clearance? Here are the 4 main documents that you need to present to customs authorities when wanting to export goods across borders.
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Incoterms: 5 Errors to avoid
- February 11, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Export, Freight & Logistics, Import
Although Incoterms are not mandatory, they can play an important role in international transactions. Incoterms are a set of rules which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. They are published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and are widely used in commercial transactions.
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Factors to consider when choosing the most suitable mode of transport
- January 15, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Export, Freight & Logistics, Import
There are many aspects to consider when selecting the most suitable mode of transport to get products from point A to B. The effective use of transportation equipment and modes reduces shipping and logistics costs. However, export planning is not always as simple as it seems. Depending on the destination, goods consigned to a foreign
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The Risks of trading with China
- January 14, 2015
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Export, Import, International Markets
China is renowned for being the biggest exporter and the second largest importer of products in the world. Most importers flock to the country to make all their trading dreams come true. Ironically, it’s not difficult to find products or suppliers in China even though it’s the most populous country in the world. Websites such
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How do I calculate my parcel’s billable weight?
- December 4, 2014
- Posted by: Trade Logistics
- Category: All, Export, Financial Matters, Freight & Logistics, Import
It’s probably the most common question any freight and logistics company gets asked, and it’s probably burning in your mind too. “What will it cost to send my package from A to B”? One factor that plays a role in the cost is the size of your parcel. When a parcel is transported, its weight