Import Export Articles

Business » Import Export | By Mark Walters @ Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 @ 9:02 AM

With a high level of freedom in business, trade and investment, Italy is a first class exporter of goods. Despite facing problems in recent years, Italy has managed to maintain its lead in most of the sectors that it is involved within. Although Italy doesn't have the natural resources or cheap labor force to make it a natural manufacturing center, it's exports have performed well and is renowned for their quality. The backbone of the manufacturing sector is a few interna... more...

Business » Import Export | By Jenn Weesies @ Thursday, 21st January 2010 @ 12:39 PM

Many manufacturers doing business today rely on product from outside the borders of the United States. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the Customs Border Patrol (CBP) has instituted the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) on a voluntary basis to secure the international supply chain to the United States. C-TPAT is simply one of the government's initiatives to facilitate trade moving into the United States and keep the product secure. The hold up of cargo can be not only be expensive,... more...

Business » Import Export | By Adriana Noton @ Monday, 11th January 2010 @ 6:12 PM

The modern age of technology and business has made life considerably easier. Courier delivery services are a good example of this. Delivering packages of all sizes and shapes, these delivery services have a definite advantage over traditional snail mail. The idea of a courier is not new. Back in the ages of ancient civilizations, it was very common to see homing pigeons, horsemen and runners across the countryside, all trying to get a message from point A to point B. These runners would t... more...

Business » Import Export | By kieran cassidy @ Thursday, 17th December 2009 @ 12:54 PM

Hopefully, October's report of an unexpected continued fall in UK economic output will be looked back on as the nadir of this great credit crunch related recession. Things should start getting better from around about here, economists seem to agree, and all industrial sectors are hoping for better things for 2010. The construction sector however looks like lagging behind others as it usually does when we come out of recession, and there are genuine fears that the economic tur... more...

Business » Import Export | By Hendrik Pohl @ Thursday, 1st October 2009 @ 5:45 PM

Whether you are manufacturing your product down the street, or across the world, the 6 principles below will be helpful in ensuring your order is produced at the level of quality you need. Consumers are now well aware of the potential pitfalls when companies go chasing low costs without adequate attention or know-how to deliver quality. But for every cautionary tale we hear, there are stories of success in which companies do the right thing and drive growth and profitability through their supp... more...

Business » Import Export | By Alan Boyer @ Wednesday, 9th September 2009 @ 8:34 AM

You don't know how often these mistakes are made when a shipper is trying to save money. Especially for new shippers, it's usually because he doesn't understand where the gotcha's are in his shipments. Usually, the problem is not understanding who is responsible for what? Or how much the carrier is responsible for and how much you are responsible, as the shipper. You, the shipper, who actually own the products and want to get them transferred safely and convenie... more...

Business » Import Export | By Alan Boyer @ Friday, 28th August 2009 @ 7:43 AM

There is quite often a mistaken understanding about cargo insurance, freight insurance. The biggest misunderstanding is about who is responsible for what? And how much are they responsible for? As the shipper, the person who actually owns the products and wants to get them transferred safely somewhere on time, when we hand our products over to the carrier, the company who is responsible for getting it where we want it to be in the time we want it to get there, we often assume that... more...

Business » Import Export | By Jane Dawson @ Monday, 10th August 2009 @ 8:10 AM

As competition becomes fiercer in these days of online bargain hunters, one of the best ways to gain a competitive advantage is to lower the price of your product by lowering its manufacturing cost to you. More and more business owners are reaping the advantages of lower cost of living conditions in emerging economies by outsourcing manufacturing to those countries. But, it can be difficult to organize a transition to out-of-country manufacturing. There are language barriers, impor... more...

Business » Import Export | By John Chambers @ Tuesday, 21st July 2009 @ 12:53 PM

Knowing about options available to you will help in locating international freight services that are affordable and able to handle and ship cargo with care. Which carrier you choose depends on the type of package being sent and how soon you want it delivered. In this article, you will learn to spot decent suppliers and in what way they can assist you in identifying the right services for your particular needs. The Independence Issue There are several reasons one supplier might be... more...

Business » Import Export | By John Chambers @ Thursday, 16th July 2009 @ 11:21 PM

The use of the right packaging materials can spell the difference between safe shipping of your items or not. To avoid dents and breaks, use the correct crates and boxes for your valuables. This article will let you know about certain criteria for choosing the right packing firm. Available Packaging Options Packaging supplies 101 is to select the right boxes to store your stuff. This may not sound too difficult but there are a lot of things to consider if you're packing expe... more...