What Factors Affect Shipping Costs, and How Can You Save Money? A Practical Guide for Exporters and Importers Shipping cost is one of the most important factors affecting the profitability of an import-export business. Whether you are exporting products from India to the USA, importing machinery from China, or sending a small shipment to an… Read More »
Shipping & Logistics in Global Trade: Modes, Importance and How Goods Move Across Borders When goods move from an Indian exporter to a buyer in another country, the transaction does not end with finding a buyer or preparing the invoice. The goods must physically travel from the seller to the buyer. This is where… Read More »
HAZMAT means Hazardous Materials—products that can pose a risk to people, property or the environment during handling, storage or transportation. For Indian exporters, identifying whether a product is hazardous is important because special packaging, labelling, documentation, approvals and transport rules may apply. What Are Hazardous Goods? Hazardous goods are generally classified under 9 UN hazard… Read More »