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Incoterms CIF and FOB for import and export services

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? [...]

Which transport route from China is the best? Ocean? Air? Train?

Is the transport of goods from China to Europe an important basis for your company? A comparison of sea, air and rail transport routes is relevant for a lean cost structure, fast deliveries and reliable deadlines. Find out in this article where you can get the best price/performance ratio. What speaks in favour of air freight [...]