Top 12 Major China Ports
Port shipping has always been the focus of economic development, which accounts for 80% of world trading. And China ports stand out during the years of development. Eight of the top ten largest global ports are Chinese ports. And now China has been one of the biggest shipping countries in the world. What’s more, as […]
What is Shipping Mark? | 5 Types with Examples & Rules
Shipping marks are important for shipments during international transit. So I write this shipping mark guide, with a focus on the following 5 aspects. What is Shipping Mark in international trade? Five commonly used shipping marks on cartons/crates. Practical template for carton shipping marks. Amazon FBA carton shipping mark requirements. Shipping marks on product outer […]
What Is AQL | AQL Chart | How to Use It in Inspection?
Before accepting a batch of goods from your supplier, you will do a quality inspection to find whether this batch of goods meets your requirements and decide whether to accept it based on the inspection results. AQL Sampling is widely used in product inspection because it is more cost-effective than 100% inspection. When your goods […]
DG Cargo | Regulations for Packing, Labeling & Shipping.
Many daily items such as hair sprays, nail polish, perfume, and battery-operated toys may seem harmless, but they have a high risk during shipping. And they are dangerous goods. As for dangerous goods shipments, there are many international regulations in all respects you have to obey. Then keep reading to learn more about dangerous goods. […]
Volumetric Weight | Dimensional Weight: How to Use? (Examples)
As for the delivery of parcels, you might encounter such a situation: your package weighs 10kg, but you are charged for 20kg. Actually, this is because logistics companies compare the volumetric weight and actual weight, and charge fees according to the larger one. If your shipments are lightweight but cover a large space, you’ll be […]
Shipping Lithium Batteries Internationally
Lithium batteries are used in many daily products because of their lightweight, high power density, and relatively low cost. And with the development of the e-commerce industry, more and more lithium batteries and lithium battery products are shipped internationally. However, many people may don’t know that they should ship the lithium batteries products under lithium […]
What is B/L in Shipping? | Template & 8 Most Common Types
The Bill of Lading (BL) was historically used only in sea shipping, but today it applies to any mode of shipping. Generally, when speaking of BL, we mean marine BL or ocean BL. It is a core document that can help control international trade and shipping risks. People engaging in international trading are supposed to […]
What Is Bill of Exchange? | Common 6 Types and Use
Among a series of export and import documents, you must hear about the bill of exchange, B/E. It is a credit instrument with broad application in international settlement. To help you better understand B/E, I write today’s article to explain what it is and the common 6 types. You can navigate to related content via […]
Product Sourcing | Proven Effective Ways with Examples.
Product sourcing proves to be very challenging even for businessmen with enough experience, not alone the newbies, as it is not so easy to source the right products of good quality at good prices, and make great money out of them. To make your business more successful, you need to keep learning and accumulate more […]
HS Code for Import | Searching Methods with Examples
For importers or exporters, you must know the HS code. It is essential in international trading, because you need to use it to declare your product to customs. However, accurately classifying your product and choosing the right HS code is not easy. In actual business, it is common to declare to the customs with the […]
