Overview The Incoterms 2010 CIP means Carriage and Insurance Paid to a named port of destination. Click here to listen to the audio blog version. Ask An Expert Discussion on Incoterms 2010 CIP with renowned global trade expert Murdo Beaton [...]
Overview The Incoterms 2010 FAS means Free Alongside Ship. Click here to listen to the audio blog version. Ask An Expert Discussion on Incoterms 2010 FAS with renowned global trade expert Murdo Beaton and Abdul Mann, creator of the cloud [...]
Overview The Incoterms 2010 EXW means Ex Works, so that the goods (for export) will be placed outside the seller's factory 'gates' (i.e. loading bay), and it is the responsibility to the buyer to arrange collection, transportation and all customs [...]
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 a Dangerous Goods Note? 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 as [...]
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) [...]
What is an International Consignment Note? An International Consignment Note (CMR) is a carriage of goods document, used during international trade activities when goods are being transported by road. It contains information about: The sender (exporter), the carrier (haulage firm) [...]
What is a Customs Declaration (CN23)? A Customs Declaration (CN23) is a customs document, used during international trade activities when goods are being transported overseas. It contains information about: - Nature of the goods (including a detailed description and value) [...]