International trade is essential for today's global economy, but it also opens shippers up to the risk of costly mistakes and errors. The International Chamber of Commerce introduced Incoterms (international commercial terms) to facilitate global trade by clearly outlining the obligations, risks, and costs of the buyer and seller under different contractual terms.
Topics: Incoterms
What Are Incoterms? The Ultimate Guide For Global Traders
When you’re transporting goods through multiple countries and dealing with different languages, customs, and regulations, conflicts and misunderstandings are bound to happen. Incoterms help reduce misunderstandings by clarifying exactly what each party is responsible for in a global trade contract.
Topics: Incoterms
When shipping goods, you must play by the rules. Failing to do so may lead to delays, costly fees, and penalties.
Topics: Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Incoterms
Topics: Incoterms, incoterms 2020, import compliance
Importing and exporting carries risks, but who bears those risks depends on the chosen Incoterm.
Topics: Supply Chain Management, Incoterms, incoterms 2020, import compliance
Any information that affects your freight is information that you should know. Are you aware of the proposed changes to Incoterms 2020?
Topics: Customs Consulting, Incoterms, freight, incoterms 2020, shipping comliance, freight forwarding
Understanding Incoterms and How to Alleviate Shipping Risks
Have you been shipping products blindly? Shipping without knowing how Incoterms affect your freight creates a risk that could cost you anywhere from a few thousand dollars to completely bankrupting your business.
Topics: Customs Consulting, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents, compliance, Incoterms