What is a Standard Shipping Note(SSN)? A Standard Shipping Note is a shipping document used during international trade activities and describes: - The content of the goods being shipped - Who you are, as the sender (exporter) - Who your [...]
What is an Export Cargo Shipping Instruction(ECSI)? An Export Cargo Shipping Instruction (ECSI) is a shipping document used during international trade activities, and the logistics associated with the handling of your cargo during transportation from your home country (e.g. UK) [...]
Incoterms 2010 relate to handling locations in exporting 'Incoterms 2010 in Export' is Delivery Terms in the sense that they outline, in detail, what is required to be done by both parties. The handling location is the location that has [...]
Exporting – "It’s a science Jim, but not as you know it." In Trading made simple - Episode 2 we recommended speaking to friends and colleagues experienced in export, to gain invaluable insight into going global. Now in Exporting [...]
INTRODUCTION To Success of Your Export Order Processing : In this blog, I'm going to show you how spending a little time upfront to conduct necessary due diligence can greatly increase the chances of making your export order processing successful. [...]
What is a Dangerous Goods Note (DGN)? A Dangerous Goods Note (DGN) is a shipping document used during international trade activities. It concerns the logistics associated with handling and transporting your cargo, which is classified by the UN Model Regulations [...]
Looking for customers in an International Trade Market is seen by many to be more trouble than it’s worth. It's far better to stick to the demands of the domestic market, right? WRONG. Going global could save your business, and [...]
What are Incoterms 2010 and why are Delivery Terms important? Incoterms were specifically set out by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to provide a universally accepted convention for Delivery Terms between International Trading parties. Essentially they are a form of protection [...]
What is a commodity code? A series of numbers used to identify products that are being imported or exported from the UK. Generally ten digits long for imports coming from outside the EU but for exports the first [...]
What is an export packing list(PL)? An export packing list (PL) is a shipping document used during international trade activities. It includes information about the contents of the package and is usually contained in a waterproof packet, attached to the [...]