According to statistics, about 70% of China's exports are traded under FOB terms, and there is a further upward trend. FOB is one of the most widely used trading terms in China's international transactions. To import from China, FOB is the term you must clearly understand. And this article will be a complete guide for [...]
In export and import, there are a variety of payment methods. You must hear about D/P and D/A and may be confused about what they are. Both the 2 payment terms belong to the documentary collection. Simply put, under D/P and D/A, buyers and sellers make transactions through banks, instead of direct transfer of money.However, [...]
Really? You Can NOT Use this Smiley Face Freely? This smiling face appears frequently in our daily life, covering nearly all categories of products, from jewelry, clothes and toys to furniture and car accessories. It is so common that people regard this element as being used freely.Actually, the history of this happy face is longer [...]
Shipping terms define what the seller and buyer should do, and who should pay for the costs and bear the risks in the process of cargo transportation. Among these terms, EXW is a common one. If you are considering using EXW shipping term, this article will help you better understand it from the following aspects:What [...]
The Bill of Lading (BL) was historically used only in sea shipping, but today it applies to any mode of shipping. Generally, when speaking of BL, we mean marine BL or ocean BL. It is a core document that can help control international trade and shipping risks. People engaging in international trading are supposed to [...]
DDP, DDU, and DAP are terms frequently used in international logistics. However, many people may not have a deep understanding of them, leading to some complications in the import and export processes. So, in this article, we'll explore DDP, DDU, and DAP from several perspectives:What is DDP meaning in shipping?What is DDU meaning?What is DAP [...]
Lithium batteries are used in many daily products because of their lightweight, high power density, and relatively low cost. And with the development of the e-commerce industry, more and more lithium batteries and lithium battery products are shipped internationally.However, many people may don't know that they should ship the lithium batteries products under lithium batteries [...]
For selling products on Amazon, you have to make sure if the product can be successfully listed on the platform or not, due to its strict product policies. So you should learn about Amazon's requirements for product compliance in advance, in case you've prepared your goods but fail to list products on Amazon.This article aims [...]
As for the delivery of parcels, you might encounter such a situation: your package weighs 10kg, but you are charged for 20kg. Actually, this is because logistics companies compare the volumetric weight and actual weight, and charge fees according to the larger one.If your shipments are lightweight but cover a large space, you'll be charged [...]
Many daily items such as hair sprays, nail polish, perfume, and battery-operated toys may seem harmless, but they have a high risk during shipping. And they are dangerous goods. As for dangerous goods shipments, there are many international regulations in all respects you have to obey. Then keep reading to learn more about dangerous goods. [...]
