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16/03/2022
When trading goods across international borders, the period of transit has a high level of risk and a high cost of liability should anything happen to a shipment of goods. That’s why transport documents like a bill of lading are so crucial, acting as a contract and a receipt for the goods delivered to the carrier for shipment.
03/11/2021
At the end of 2020, there were “more than 280 million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States.” That’s more than eight cars for…
06/07/2021
The word ‘globalization’ evokes strong sentiments in our current times. For some, it represents a practice that has been occurring for centuries: trade between countries, while…
30/04/2021
What are the drivers for a circular economy? Discover the main reasons below. On April 22, millions of people around the world took part in…
01/04/2021
On Monday, March 29th, ships stuck behind the colossal Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal heard the echo of blaring boat horns and triumphant…
29/01/2021
From 2020 reactivity to 2021 adaptability It’s an understatement to say that 2020 was an unpredictable year. But, with it done and businesses around the…
05/11/2020
To help get some answers on how SMEs can protect their supply chains and their businesses during this time of disruption we brought together experts in supply chain management, contracts, customs and the Incoterms® 2020 rules to answer key questions on how SMEs can protect themselves and have confidence in their international transactions.
08/10/2020
Customs duties, taxes, and other charges usually account for a considerable proportion of the finished cost of imported goods. These costs can be reduced by looking at these 9 different factors that affect the total customs costs, giving companies much-needed savings.
12/08/2020
Smart contracts are a possible solution to achieve supply chain transparency and contract security. But a human needs to stay involved. Here’s how it works and how blockchain can strengthen this technology.
29/07/2020
Outsourcing logistics to third-party logistics providers, known as 3PLs, is an increasingly popular option. What’s behind the surge in popularity for 3PLs, and why does it make sense for many businesses to use them? Here are seven reasons that outsourced logistics are taking over in road, rail, sea and air.
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