Guides
The vocabulary of the trade, explained plainly.
Written for the people who search these terms at 6pm with a container arriving Thursday.
Logistics
Incoterms: who books the freightEXW to DDP in one tableDemurrage vs detentionThe free-time clockB/L vs telex release vs sea waybillThree ways to release a container
Documents
Export document checklistWhat's due, and whenCertificate of originThe document that changes the dutyCertificate of analysisProof the lot matches the spec
Certifications
HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGSFacility certificationsHalal, Kosher, Organic, Non-GMOProduct-scope certifications
Money
T/T, L/C, D/P, D/APayment methodsDue dates from the B/L dateTerms + trigger = dateLanded cost per unitThe only price that compares
Process
The 14 stages of an import orderSample to feedbackRequisition vs POThree documents, one intentSample approvalThe stage before everythingTracking orders in ExcelA layout that works, until it doesn't
Suppliers
Shipping
How to read a bill of ladingField by fieldL/C discrepanciesWhy banks reject documentsContainer types20', 40', HC, reefer
Markets
Importing into JapanNotification, documents, holdsImporting into SingaporeSFA licence, permit, documents
Reference
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