Alibaba gold supplier membership has been offline. Now only "verified" and "trade assurance" suppliers can be searched when filtering suppliers on Alibaba. So I explain it in today's article. Let's come to the Table of Contents for a quick glance. Table of ContentsWhat Does Verified Supplier Mean on Alibaba?Are Verified Suppliers Reliable? Can Buyers Trust Them? (Practical [...]
In September 2021, Alibaba withdrew its gold supplier membership. When filtering suppliers, only "verified" and "trade assurance" suppliers can be searched. That is to say, "verified" membership replaces gold suppliers. I guess that is because Alibaba wants to charge more membership fees from suppliers. However, Chinese gold suppliers are still concerned by many buyers. They [...]
When you check the country of origin label on the products, you may find the label “Made in PRC”. But not everyone is clear about what PRC means. They may have some misconception about it.Actually, these products are manufactured and imported from China. But why are they labeled Made in PRC rather than Made in [...]
An online business sounds fun, but it needs blood and sweat to create a successful business empire that lasts forever. Many startups fail to understand that offering everything to everyone is not the way to generate sales.Contrarily, serving in a single industry and offering related products to potential customers can enhance your business. And that's [...]
A niche market is a small, individual segment of the bigger market. It helps businesses to focus on offering a specific product to their customers.Working in a niche market has been victorious for several businesses over the past decades. However, people are still confused about it. This article will explain how to find a niche [...]
People who own import and export businesses must be familiar with CBM regardless of scales as you need to use it when measuring the cargo or calculating the cost. Choosing the right containers and shipping methods can save your cargo bills and also speed up your shipments.This article highlights some of the key definitions including [...]
FCL vs LCL Which is Right for You?Most Common Differences (Charts Explained)Sea Freight Calculation (Case Study) FCL vs LCL We often hear FCL and LCL in shipping. What is LCL? What is FCL? And what are their sea freight or shipping rates? In my today's post, I'll show you the details of their differences to [...]
Shipping is an essential part of importing from China to the US. Nowadays, many importers buy from wholesale sites, like Alibaba, Global Sources, Made in China, etc.Generally, their suppliers will arrange the transportation for them. Some with import experiences may have their trust freight forwarders and will arrange shipments by themselves. But for newbies, shipping [...]
Shipping Container Types14 Most Common Container Types5 Further Special ContainersShipping Container TypesIn addition to the familiar dry container, new types of containers with such functions as refrigeration have come into being in recent years. A range of special-purpose containers can not only further reduce the loss of goods but enrich the types of carried cargo.You [...]
China is surely the leading country when it comes to manufacturing and supplying top-notch commodities of all types. However, if you’re willing to import from China to Canada, having a handful of knowledge can ease the process. So here’s the guide to help you understand and learn all about importing goods into Canada for resale.How [...]
