Exporting goods to the USA is an attractive way for many companies to expand their markets. The US market offers numerous opportunities, but requires a deep understanding of the legal and logistical conditions. The USA is Germany's second largest trading partner after China and therefore offers significant potential for German exporters. The legal, security [...]
Optimising freight costs is a crucial factor for companies today. Faced with rising energy prices, global supply chain issues and inflationary cost increases, companies need to take action to remain competitive. Companies face the challenge of reducing their freight costs without compromising the quality of their services. It is therefore important to take a systematic approach and utilise all available opportunities to reduce costs [...]
Incoterms play a central role in trade logistics. They define clear rules for the responsibilities between buyer and seller. Knowing the correct Incoterms is particularly important for air freight. This helps to avoid misunderstandings and additional costs. In this article, we will explain the most important Incoterms for air freight in detail. We will help [...]
Logistics and transport play a central role in our globalised world. One of the most important transport routes is air freight, which offers companies a fast and reliable delivery option. But as with any option, questions arise about the pros and cons. This blog post is intended for medium-sized companies who want to get a precise overview of the [...]
Transit warehouses play a crucial role in modern logistics. They serve as a stopover for goods and products en route to their final destination. This is particularly important in a globalised economy, where goods often have to travel long distances. Definition: Transit warehouses (also known as transhipment warehouses) are transport-oriented warehouses in which goods are temporarily stored [...].
Sea freight plays a key role in global trade. Not only is it a cost-effective way of transporting large quantities of goods over long distances, it is also one of the oldest methods of international trade. In order to realise the full potential of this logistics sector, it is essential to familiarise yourself with the sea freight export process. ►Increasing efficiency: understanding [...]
Dropshipping is a popular method in e-commerce that enables companies or an online shop to sell products without their own warehouse. Orders are sent directly from the manufacturer or wholesaler to the customer via the supplier. As a result, business customers can concentrate on marketing and customer service. This results in a number of advantages: ►Reduction of storage costs ►Flexibility in [...]
Groupage freight forwarders are the backbone of global trade. They enable companies to transport smaller consignments cost-effectively and flexibly. In a world where speed and adaptability are crucial, groupage freight forwarders offer the ideal solution for business needs. ►Efficiency: Groupage freight forwarders bundle several small shipments into one larger delivery, which saves costs. ►Flexibility: They adapt [...]
When it comes to exports, China is at the top of the list. As the world champion in exports and one of the largest economies in the world, the country benefits greatly from the demand for its products. China's economic model is based entirely on exports. This is the only way to achieve high foreign exchange in the long term. But what are [...]
How to save money and nerves when importing and exporting. Thomas Meyer, Managing Director of TBN Logistik & Trade GmbH, explains what mistakes are often made when importing and exporting goods. The terms CIF and FOB are important when it comes to the distribution of costs and risks between buyer and seller. What do CIF and FOB mean in the context of import and export? [...]