Detention and Demurrage | Meaning, Difference & Fees
In international logistics, have you ever met a situation where you are charged detention and demurrage fees? These additional charges can be a headache and you will try to avoid them. The following article helps you understand the meaning of these two charges better. What is detention? What is demurrage? How to tell demurrage, detention, […]
ISF Meaning in Shipping: Form Contents & Filing Fees
ISF declaration is key to imports into America. For any failure to complete this declaration as required, U.S. customs will reject shipments. This is a big loss for importers. So it is essential to get a good understanding of ISF. Today’s post will explain it in detail. Let’s take a look. What is ISF? What […]
Landed Cost: Meaning & Calculation with Example
When you import a batch of goods and resell them in the target market, it is vital to know landed costs. So, I wrote this article to help you have an overall understanding. Landed cost meaning Landed cost calculation (formula & example) Methods to reduce landed cost Differences between landed cost and FOB What is […]
Shipping Cost and Time from China to Canada
When importing from China to Canada, usually you can choose sea freight, air freight, or express to ship your goods. No matter which shipping method you use, your main concern is shipping cost and time. This article will explain these things in detail so that you can make a better choice for your shipping solution. […]
General Cargo and Special Cargo | Meaning, Types & Handling
There are general cargo and special cargo in international trade. If you have any doubts about the types and shipping regulations of your cargo, then the following post will help you understand more clearly. What is general cargo? General cargo handling What is special cargo? Common 3 types of special cargo and handling Other 4 […]
What Is Clothing Label? | 9 Common Types with Applications
If you want to start a clothing business or you are in business, clothing labels are a key part to be considered. A clear and correct clothing label lets your customers have no worries about purchasing. And a creative tag can enhance product features. Besides, if you import clothes from China and sell them, you […]
Manifest in Shipping | Meaning, Contents & Types
There are many documents involved in international trade, and only by ensuring the accuracy of these documents can your goods be successfully delivered to you. Manifest, as one of the documents, plays a very important role. After reading the following article, you will have a clear understanding of the manifests. Shipping manifest meaning Shipping manifests […]
China’s Top 20 Factory Cities with Competitive Production
We know 80% of consumer products are made in China. And there are too many factory cities in China. Here I list major Chinese manufacturing cities and their specialized products. Five factory cities in Guangdong Four factory cities in Zhejiang Three factory cities in Jiangsu Shanghai manufacturing hub Two factory cities in Shandong Quanzhou in […]
Sourcing and Procurement | Meaning and Process
In international trade, are you often confused about the difference between sourcing and procurement? These two similar words actually have different meanings. After reading the following post, you will have a clear understanding of these words. What is sourcing? What is procurement? 6 steps of sourcing with StrategicSourcing as an example What is sourcing? China […]
China Factory Audit | How to Conduct It?
In practice, many suppliers advertise themselves much better than they actually are. Therefore, only relying on their profiles online to judge whether they can cooperate is not reliable. You need to conduct a factory audit to help you understand the real situation of the factory, so as to make the final decision. What is Factory […]
