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7 Best Digital Freight Forwarding Companies to Expand Your Ecommerce Business’s Global Reach

Ralph Tkatchuk — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:37:12 +0000

Freight forwarding can be the key to expanding your ecommerce business. Predicted to reach a value of $285.15 billion by 2031, the global freight forwarding market is transforming the way companies and consumers access goods around the world. With the right freight forwarding solution, ecommerce vendors can connect with consumers in new countries, expand their …

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Is Trip.com Legit? Reviews and How to Save Money

Dave Bryant — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 02:54:19 +0000

Trip.com is the only website I use when booking a trip to China. However, it has increasingly also become a popular travel site for booking trips to the United States, Canada, and abroad. In this article, I'll review Trip.com, let you know whether it's good for travel in the United States, and give you some …

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Canton Fair to Resume Physical Activities After 3 Years

Christine Gerzon — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:18 +0000

The largest and most comprehensive trade show in China will finally go back offline in 2023 after a pandemic-induced hiatus of 3 years. Also Read: Canton Fair 2023 Trade Show Guide (Post-Zero COVID Updated) The Canton Fair, a major Chinese trade event usually held in the Spring and Autumn seasons, is set to return to …

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What Shipping Incoterms Are and Why They Matter to Importers

Dave Bryant — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:45:33 +0000

This article contains affiliate links that will allow us to earn commissions without any extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure here. In international trade, there is something referred to as Incoterms. These are three-letter terms that outline who bears certain transportation costs and other risks. The most common ones you are going to …

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Truckers Protest Gig Labor Law, Shuts Down California Port

Justeen David — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:34:12 +0000

A recent protest by truckers over the California gig labor laws have stopped the flow of trade at the Port of Oakland, California. The ongoing protest, which began Monday, has prompted shippers to change ports and reroute to avoid protracted delays—many ecommerce businesses are affected, including one of EcomCrew’s own brands. Strikers Are Protesting CA’s …

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5 Tips on How to Communicate Easily With a Factory

Dave Bryant — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:39:20 +0000

This article contains affiliate links that will allow us to earn commissions without any extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure here. Unless you're sourcing from America, Canada, or another handful of English-speaking countries, you're almost certainly going to be dealing with a factory where English is not the native language. Even if you …

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Guide to Avoiding Section 301 of Trump’s China Tariffs

Dave Bryant — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:00:50 +0000

A very good percentage of people who read this blog are importers from China who are selling in America. Starting August 23, 2018, the Trump Administration put additional tariffs on $16 billion worth of products. It escalated to the point that on May 10, 2019, nearly half of all goods that America imports from China …

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How to Import From China to Sell Profitably in 2024

Dave Bryant — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:56:31 +0000

This mega guide will give you all of the information you need to get started importing from China: Everything from finding the perfect product, negotiating with suppliers, to figuring out the best way to ship your items. Why Import from China? If you're thinking about importing from China, it's probably because you want to start …

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All About International Ocean Sea Freight and Step-by-Step Instructions

Dave Bryant — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:53:15 +0000

In this article, I'll give an overview of Ocean Sea Freight and also the step-by-step instructions you need to take to arrange for ocean freight and actually receive your goods. Related Reading: FCL Freight vs. LCL Freight Related Listening: Episode 165 – Shipping from China Made Easy, Interview with Freightos Episode 330 – Focusing on …

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Trading Company or Factory: Which Chinese Supplier Should You Use?

Dave Bryant — Mon, 21 May 2018 05:36:38 +0000

In China, there are two basic types of suppliers that you will encounter: trading companies and factories. What is the difference between these two types of suppliers? In this article, I'll address the differences between these two and when you should use each. Topics Covered Factory and Trading Company Overview Advantages and Disadvantages How to …

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