Tag Archives: International Trade

China Supply Chain – Chinese manufacturers are increasingly moving their supply chains out of China in response to geopolitical risks and rising costs. While they are not entirely relocating all their production out of the country, they are exploring alternatives in nearby Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Additionally, they are also […]

Quality Control Inspection in the USA Quality Control Inspection in the USA – The USA has become a significant market for many companies to ship their goods. So, for many, the USA is essential in their global supply chain, whether buying from or shipping. Thus with high costs of production, transport, customs processing, and exchange […]

Third-Party Quality Inspection Services in Portugal Table of Contents What are Portugal Third-Party Inspection Services? So what is a Portugal Pre Shipment Inspection? What types of Portugal Quality Control Inspections do I need? So, Over to you… Third-Party Inspection Services in Portugal – Many firms are now starting to nearshore their sourcing and are looking […]

Cargo Inspection Services in the Netherlands Table of Contents Third-Party Inspection Services & Verification Services in the Netherlands So can I get a Cargo Inspection in the Netherlands? So what is the difference between Inbound Cargo Inspections and Outbound Cargo Inspections? Can I get my goods Inspected at Rotterdam Port? So can a Third Party […]

International Supply Chain – Advice and Tips International Supply Chain – Every firm, whether it trades services or products, has a supply chain. A supply chain is a set of processes and practices which continually evolve and adapt to meet customer demands and changes in the business environment. A company must undertake a detailed analysis […]

Trade with Turkey – Overview Trade with Turkey Guide – Turkey is the link between Europe and Asia. Interestingly, 97% of Turkey’s territory lies in Asia, and only 3% of its territory lies in Europe. In 2019, Turkey was the EU’s 5th largest trading partner, export market, and imports provider. The EU is by far […]

Business Tips for 2021 China New Year holidays Business Tips for 2021 China New Year holidays – Thankfully, the year of the Rat will be ending in February 2021 and then it will become the year of the Ox. 2020 has been a significant challenge for many firms who are sourcing from or exporting to […]

International Freight update International Freight News –  (9 Dec 2o20) – The shortage of containers in Asia, limiting their ability to load exports, and the continuation of port congestion across Northern Europe has had a profound impact on sea freight services, with a number of shipping lines suspending all freight bookings until, at the earliest, […]

Changing Commercial Strategy – Advice and Tips Changing Commercial Strategy – It should be standard practice for company leaders to review the commercial strategy which their company is adopting. The first decision which they must decide on is whether to persevere with the current plan or change it. Companies must always focus on ensuring that […]

Trade with France – Overview Trade with France – France is the second-biggest economy in the European Union. It is regarded as one of the keystone counties within the European Union as it straddles both the “Northern Countries” and the “Mediterranean Countries”. In 2019 it made up 3.24% of world Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (source: […]