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How to Create and Download a Packing List for Export Shipments
Last updated on September 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson
What is an Export Packing List Document? An export packing list is a detailed document that states all of the product and packaging details contained in each shipment. Shippers must create a compliant packing list document to share to freight forwarders, shipping lines, importers and other parties along the supply chain. In this article we…
Create and Download a Bill of Exchange Document Template for Export
Last updated on August 6, 2024 by Ben Thompson
A Bill of Exchange is a document that is used in global trade as a written order binding one party to pay a fixed sum of money to another party on demand or at a confirmed date.
Create and Download a CMR Consignment Note for International Road Transport
Last updated on July 22, 2024 by Ben Thompson
A CMR note is an International Consignment note that is the standard contract of carriage of goods document that is used when transporting goods Internationally via road. The CMR note can also be known as a CMR Waybill or International Consignment Note (ICN).
Determine the Selling Price of Imported Products with the Landed Cost Calculator: Pricing Strategies and Formulas
Last updated on June 12, 2024 by Ben Thompson
To grow your import business, understand landed costs, profit margins, and operating costs. Create a solid plan for selling products in your market. Calculate landed costs, set profitable selling prices, and consider operating expenses like storage and working capital. Plan sales and marketing strategies, considering market risks and costs. Invest in efficient software to streamline…
Incoterms® 2020 Explained – The Complete Guide
Last updated on May 28, 2024 by Ben Thompson
The International Chamber of Commerce have published new Incoterms® 2020 that have come into effect from the 1st of January 2020. The ICC originally published Incoterms® in 1936 and have continually made updates to reflect the changes to the Global Trade environment. It’s important that all parties involved in trade clearly understand the changes and…
Download a Proforma Invoice Template PDF
Last updated on April 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson
A Proforma Invoice template is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. In this article you can download a Proforma Invoice PDF template to use for global trade.
Glossary of Shipping Terms
Last updated on March 1, 2024 by Ben Thompson
The International shipping and marine transport industry is full of unique shipping terms and shipping abbreviations. And these are used every day to describe everything from modes of transport, units of measure, pricing structures, IncoTerms and much more. Therefore, it’s important that importers, exporters and freight companies correctly communicate freight terms to avoid problems or…
How to Calculate the Landed Cost of Imported Products
Last updated on February 26, 2024 by Ben Thompson
Businesses that are involved in Global Trade are faced with dozens of additional costs, fees and charges involved with importing products through to the final location. It’s imperative that buyers understand the actual final costs of imported products in advance, to make smart decisions for their business.
Create and Download a Commercial Invoice Template for Global Trade
Last updated on February 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson
A Commercial Invoice is an important trade document that is used in Global Trade and shipping. When products are shipped Internationally the shipper must provide the Consignee (importer) with a detailed Commercial Invoice template and other shipping documentation.
Incoterms® 2024: Guide, and changes of Incoterms® Explained
Last updated on January 31, 2024 by Ben Thompson
Incoterms® Guide to use in 2024 Incoterms® were first published in 1936 and are continually updated over time to reflect the changing global business environment to be continually used in 2024 and beyond. The International Chamber of Commerce ICC published the latest version of Incoterms® 2020. These changes came into effect on the 1st of January 2020 and…