Importer & Exporter Fact: Culture of Honesty, Find an Honest Broker (Infographic)

The advent of new technology has made it easier for anyone to start their own import and export business nowadays. However, with tight competition, complex environment, and demanding processes, it is very sporadic for an importer-exporter to prepare the customs work on its own.

Customs broker is an individual that provides professional and expert service for customs clearance of goods during importing and exporting. Their help ensures that all your freights arrive at its point of destination without evading any rules and regulations of international trade.

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Types of Bill of Lading That Affects Your Import & Export Business (Infographic)

Bill of Lading (BOL, Waybill) is a legal document between the shipping carrier and the business which acts as 1) a proof of contract of carriage, 2) receipt of goods, and 3) document of title of goods. It is considered as one of the most important documents in the whole shipping and freight process. Unknown to many, bill lading has many types, and each of these has its own purpose and set of specific instructions for the shipping carrier.

Check out this visual guide as we present some of the most common types of bill of lading used in the importing and exporting business.

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Importer Checklist: Save Time and Money (Infographic)

Being competitive in today’s market requires your overall business operations to be fast and smart in every step of the way, all while maintaining a sound profit and cash flow. Many of the trade leaders nowadays see importing as a strategic move to overcome the strains in this overly competitive market. Importing, especially if it’s the backbone of your business, can give you an upper-hand in the market if executed carefully. Whether it’s your first time to import products from other countries or not, it is always important to know the basics and other fundamental factors that can affect the whole importation process. To help you carry it out, we’ve put together seven things that can actually save you time and money when bringing in those raw materials and products into the local area of your operations.

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