International Shipping – Transportation Options

International shipping can be a complex series of maneuvers, or it can be a simplistic handing off of your cargo at one end with the assurance that transportation will be carried out quickly and efficiently in time for scheduled delivery at the other end. The second option is definitely the most attractive, and most companies prefer to deal with a transport service that offers the combination of shipping options. Dealing with a single logistics company that offers access to ground, air and ocean transport can save you money, time and hassle on each shipment.

For international shipping between countries with adjoining borders (such as between the US and Canada or Mexico, or between various countries in the EU), overland freight transport is generally the most cost effective option. Ask your prospective carrier if they allow truck sharing for less than full cargo loads, and what their contingency plans are in case of break-down or inclement weather. If you require temperature controlled containers or have oversized cargo to ship, the shipping company you select should offer those options without a huge surcharge.

For international shipping over long distances with time sensitive cargo, air freight may be your best option. Although expensive compared to ground transportation, air freights has numerous advantages, allowing fast, reliable shipping from continent to continent with climate control as required. A reputable shipping company will have contracts with a variety of airlines to garner the best possible rate and efficient delivery to all major airports with no hassle at customs. Read the rest of this entry »

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Law and International Trade

What are the basic laws of international trade?

The most basic international trade laws relate to tariffs and subsidies and other forms of trade protection which unfairly advantage particular countries in trade relationships. The World Trade Organization was established in 1995 and represents the most important development in the history of international trade law. prior to this there were the GATT treaties which is short for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. International trade Law originated because of economic liberalism which developed in Europe and the United States in the 18th century and later on. The major roles of the World Trade Organization are to regulate unfair trading practices such as tariffs dumping and subsidies and there are also some human rights aspects to the work of the World Trade Organization. In particular the world trade organisation is a center of the negotiation and completion of agreements such as trade related intellectual property rights (TRIPS). there is also a major role for the World Trade Organisation in relation to trade and human rights, dispute settlement and at a more minor aspects of the functions which the World Trade Organisation performs.

What is the tariff?

A tariff is a government regulation imposed by national government which makes imports of the product into that country more expensive. The reason that this disadvantages imports into that country is that it makes them more expensive than their local competitors. Trade unions often lobby national governments to protect their industries because trade unions members want their jobs protected in those local industries. National governments often succumb to this political pressure to allow trade protections to be put in place other justifications for these types of trade protections in the existence of a fledgling industry. However, these ideas are at odds with the most basic theories of economic liberalism and international trade. Read the rest of this entry »

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International Trading – 7 Simple Steps to Push Yourself to Be an International Trader

I believe that many of us have well understood about the definition of International Trading. However, though many of us have well understood about what an international trading is, only a few dare to be an international trader. Lack of international language capability, lack of knowledge in international market, the concept that international market means big deals are the common reason why many of us still doubt or even afraid to be an international trader. Beside those reasons which are actually easy to be solved, international market offers us a very prospective market and of course promising profit.

Free Trade Area recently has become some kind of specter for local traders in some developing countries because many of them are afraid that they will loose all their market because of the invasion from foreign countries products. Actually, if local traders could change their mindset from fear to opportunity, they will gain more profit in international market rather than playing merely in domestic market. Products such as handicraft, fabrics, coconut oil, fishery products, Islamic clothes and many more have high demands in international market. Browse to internet and you will find out goods to trade and what countries need that.

In order to propel local trader to be an international trader, here I give a simple step-by-step guideline for you to follow if you are willing to be start your international trading.

1. International Trading Equals to Big Deal = False

If you are still thinking that international trading always a big deal, then change your mindset. Small scale trading also can be considered as international trading so long it is conducted across nations. Moreover, if you are new to international trading, starting from small scale of trading is recommended.

2. Prepare your Products and Make Products Catalogue Read the rest of this entry »

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