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Main Taxes on Imported Products in Brazil
Importing products into Brazil is an operation that requires special attention to tax obligations. The Brazilian tax system imposes several taxes on imported goods, which vary according to the product category and the purpose of the import. Knowing the main […]
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LCL Freight: What it is and the advantages for small businesses
LCL freight is an accessible and flexible solution for small businesses looking to export or import their products. By sharing the space of a container with other companies, it’s possible to reduce costs and optimize logistics. What is LCL Freight? […]
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FOX Brasil explains: “What is the new Product Catalog in DUIMP and how will it impact your business?”
Is your business ready for the future of Brazilian trade? The Brazilian government’s foreign trade system, Siscomex (Sistema de Comércio Exterior), is evolving as DUIMP (Single Import Declaration) takes the lead in streamlining processes, reducing bureaucracy, and increasing efficiency. Here’s […]
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What is Data Center Logistics?
Data center logistics is the detailed process of planning, executing, and managing the transportation and storage of data center equipment. This involves everything from the initial shipment of raw materials and components to the final delivery and installation of servers, […]
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Understanding IOR and EOR – Importer of Record and Exporter of Record
Have you ever heard of IOR and EOR? In many cases, experienced shippers and even freight forwarders are unfamiliar with these terms! Still, the importer of record and the exporter of record can be valuable assets for expanding a shipper’s […]
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Freight transport in Brazil: An overview
Brazil is a massive country with thriving agricultural and industrial sectors, maintaining strong commercial relations with countries worldwide as an active participant in international trade. To efficiently move the vast quantities of agricultural goods the country exports, as well as […]
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Essential Documents for International Trade
One of the crucial aspects of international trade is ensuring all the necessary paperwork is accurate and in order, as the consequences of even a minor error in a key document can lead to delays, hefty fines, and frustrated customers. […]
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Containerized Car Shipping: A Secure and Flexible Alternative
Shipping a car, especially internationally, can be logistically challenging. As much as Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) ships are the go-to method for transporting vehicles, the availability of such ships can be quite tight, leading to higher freight costs, longer wait times, as […]
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The Internet of Things and how it can transform logistics as we know it
From the digitalization of bureaucratic procedures to the implementation of drone deliveries, technology has revolutionized logistics and continues to do so constantly. But what if we told you there’s an even bigger transformation on the horizon? In this blog post, […]
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Boosting Efficiency and Driving Economic Growth: The Importance of ISO Tank Repositioning
In global trade, the efficient movement of goods is paramount. At the heart of this process lies ISO tanks, versatile containers designed for transporting liquids, gases, and bulk materials. These tanks play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chains and […]
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Brazil’s Port Dynamics: Infrastructure Developments and Freight Movement
Brazil, with its extensive coastline and robust economy, has long been a pivotal player in global trade. Central to its economic prowess are its ports, which serve as gateways for both imports and exports, facilitating the movement of goods across […]
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Brazilian Economy and Trade Overview
As one of the largest economies in Latin America and a key player on the global stage, Brazil offers a myriad of opportunities and challenges for freight forwarders navigating its complex trade landscape. In this blog post, we’ll delve into […]
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Unitization and Consolidation: Are they the same thing?
In the intricate world of cargo logistics, optimizing transportation methods is paramount for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Two key strategies that play a pivotal role in this regard are unitization and consolidation and, as much as these concepts are commonly seen […]
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Shipping via Courier – Step by Step
Efficiency is paramount for successful and timely deliveries of courier shipments. From meticulous documentation to the final delivery, each step in this process plays a crucial role. This blog post breaks down the essential stages, highlighting the importance of documentation […]
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The benefits of cross-docking
Owning a business is no easy task. In between prospecting new clients and closing sales deals, one of the biggest challenges of selling your products can be underestimated: Getting the goods to their buyer, safe and sound while guaranteeing customer […]
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What is RADAR and why is it important for operations in Brazil?
Technology has been an ally of the supply chain segment for a while now, and its development has played a pivotal part in the optimization of processes, especially the ones involving legal documentation. Brazil is known for making extensive use […]
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Temperature Sensitive Cargo: Four methods to keep your cargo cold
Transporting cargo is a meticulous process, and when dealing with temperature-sensitive goods, an added layer of caution is needed. In this blog post, we will delve into four prominent methods utilized to keep cargo in cold temperatures: Dry Ice, Gel […]
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Types of containers
Containers are an invention from the 1970s that has been crucial for cargo transportation. The Dry box container, for example, is the standard container we all know, suitable for transporting general cargo that doesn’t require special transport conditions. With the […]
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NCM vs HS Code: What they are and the differences between them
In the realm of international trade logistics, a critical aspect that demands attention from freight forwarders is the classification of cargo, particularly when seeking quotations. Beyond the destination details, understanding the precise nature of the cargo becomes imperative for seamless […]
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AET
Contrary to the sea and the sky, roads often have limitations regarding their space and structure, which can come as an obstacle when transporting certain types of cargo, such as oversized and overweighted ones. In Brazil and many other parts […]
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Understanding the Ex-Tariff
To increase viability in international transactions and promote innovation, the countries that are a part of the Mercosur, and that includes Brazil, the biggest economy of the South American continent, have settled a tariff exception for specific imported products: Ex-Tariff, […]
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General cargo versus Dangerous cargo: The differences in their transportation processes
When it comes to transporting goods, two distinct categories emerge: general cargo and dangerous cargo. These two types of cargo have significantly different transportation processes, each with its own set of challenges and safety considerations. Understanding the differences between them […]
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The concept of Cabotage: How is it different from sea freight?
Cabotage is a transport modality that consists of transporting cargo through water. When we put it like that, it may seem like cabotage is the same thing as sea freight, but there are key points about this way of moving […]
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Why DDP Imports are Prohibited in Brazil and an Alternative
Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are a set of rules that became vital in international trade, defining the roles of buyers and sellers and where their responsibilities begin and end trough an international transaction of goods. One of these rules is […]
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Understanding Incoterms: A Guide to International Trade
International trade is a complex web of transactions, regulations, and logistics that involve businesses across the globe. To facilitate this process, Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, were established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Incoterms provide a universally recognized […]
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Unlocking Success: 7 Reasons to Hire a Freight Forwarder
In the dynamic world of international trade and shipping, businesses face an array of challenges when it comes to transporting goods across borders. The complexities of customs regulations, documentation, and logistics can be overwhelming, often leading to costly delays and […]
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Airway Bill vs. Bill of Lading
In the dynamic world of international freight forwarding, the smooth movement of goods across borders depends on meticulous planning and precise documentation. Two essential documents that often play starring roles in this process are the Airway Bill (AWB) and the […]
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Understanding the Differences Between a Carrier and a Freight Forwarder
In the complex world of global logistics and supply chain management, two key players often take center stage: carriers and freight forwarders. These entities play critical roles in ensuring that goods are transported efficiently and seamlessly from point A to […]
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Navigating Global Trade: Analyzing Three Vital Maritime Routes
International trade forms the backbone of the global economy, and maritime routes are the vital channels that facilitate the movement of goods across continents and oceans. Within the spectrum of international trade, three distinct maritime routes stand out: the round-the-world […]
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Guide for first-time shippers: What you need to know to ship your goods safely
Safely shipping a container abroad is definitely not easy process to figure out, whether you are a first-time shipper trying to get started on what will be the first of many shipping operations or someone who needs to get cargo […]
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What is Blank Sailing?
There are many factors that influence the functioning of maritime transportation and may impact the vessel’s arrival at its destination. One of these factors is blank sailing, something that is rather common in ocean freight and all shippers must be […]
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Courier Services and Postal Services: Understand the Differences in Customs Procedures
Although courier and postal shipments have very similar concepts, we know that a predominant difference between the two is that express shipment is managed by private courier companies, while postal shipment is handled by the government’s postal service. However, differences […]
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Factors Influencing a Freight Quote
In this blog post, we will go through the key factors that influence a freight quote, shedding light on the complexities involved in determining the cost of shipping goods and materials. Distance and Mode of Transportation: The distance between the […]
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Freight Collect and Freight Prepaid: What is the difference?
When it comes to shipping goods, understanding the various payment terms and conditions is crucial for both shippers and consignees. Two common terms that often come up in the world of logistics are “freight collect” and “freight prepaid.” While they […]
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Types of Land Transport
In general, land transportation is known for offering one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to move cargo, especially over shorter distances, and it supports Intermodal transportation, which is one of the most beneficial processes in the international trading […]
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The best way of transporting wine
Wine transportation can be a very complicated thing, not only because wine bottles are extremely fragile and tricky to transport safely, but also due to the many different legislations across the countries about the transport of alcoholic beverages. Still, there […]
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Formal Import versus Courier Import: Which one is the best for your operation?
With its flexibility, the logistics sector offers multiple alternatives for companies and individuals who wish to move goods internationally based on the demands of their particular operations, and these alternatives are not limited to only being able to count on […]
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Which factors have an influence on Ocean Freight quotes?
The freight quotation is the start of all shipping processes, and the costs involved are based on the nature of the cargo, the origin and destination, as well as the transport of choice. Ocean freight is well known for being […]
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What are the different types of freight shipping?
When transporting cargo, there are a lot of aspects we need to consider in order to make everything run smoothly, and one of the most important things to take into account is how exactly we are going to transport our […]
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What are the operations in freight forwarding?
There are many stages involved in the process of freight forwarding, starting from the moment where the seller or buyer of the goods to be transported make their first contact with the freight forwarder, to the moment when it reaches […]
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What are cross-border courier services?
One of the biggest advantages of having an e-commerce business is that your products are visible to potential customers from all around the world. However, as much as consumers are constantly interested in buying foreign products, whether looking for better […]
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Customs Brokers versus Freight Forwarders
When we are talking about international shipments, customs brokers and freight forwarders play very important roles that are similar in many ways which may lead to one thinking that they’re just two names for the same thing, but they are, […]
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Dealing with the Red Channel
The Red Channel is known for causing fear in importers and exporters, as it is often responsible for financial losses and shipment delays. It is not possible to actively prevent your cargo from being sent to the Red Channel, as […]
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Parameterization Channels: How it works and what to look out for
Customs clearance is a fundamental part of international trade, involved in every single export and import operation to ensure a safe and legitimate transaction of goods. Usually, countries follow their own sets of rules and procedures when allowing products to […]
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Additional services of Ocean Freight
Alongside the well-known freight ships that carry containers, project cargo and many kinds of products across the continents, there are other maritime vessels and vehicles that play supporting roles in ocean freight operations. How about we get to know some […]
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Types of cargo ships
We call cargo the products that are to be loaded into a carrier and sent to another place. These products have all shapes and sizes, and to properly transport them we need different kinds of vehicles that are designed to […]
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Freight consolidation: how your business can benefit from it
Shipping smaller parcels of freight, be it domestic or overseas, can turn out to be more expensive than sending full container loads of cargo, especially if you’re not familiar with the available alternatives for smaller volumes of freight in the […]
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The Chinese New Year and its impacts on the supply chain
As one of the biggest economies in the world, China is a very important part of the supply chain and is vital to the functioning of the world: The country is home to many of the major cargo ports, as […]
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The concept and the importance of cargo insurance
In general, insurance exists to protect you from risks. In the case of cargo insurance, it is there to protect you from financial loss should the integrity of your cargo be compromised, which is always a possibility during the process […]
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Demurrage and Detention: What are they?
These two terms are frequently used in the world of international trade, but, as important as they are, not everyone is familiar with their meaning. What do they have in common? What makes them different? Find out bellow! What is […]
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Drawback: do you know what it is?
Drawback is a customs practice that diminishes the amount of taxes and tariffs paid by businesses importing goods that are necessary to the manufacturing of their own products, produced with the intent of being exported. How are drawbacks granted? The […]
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Difference between Heavy Lift, Oversized Cargo and Project Logistics
You probably have heard of these terms before, maybe them all together, or even that they’re all the same, but what does each one actually means? Heavy Lift are indivisible pieces, which aren`t supported by its weight distribution on a […]
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What is LGPD and how does it affect International Trade?
In the era of technology, data is as valuable as a literal treasure. Especially if we are talking about personal information, that is essential to ongoing business processes as well as for marketing and narrowing down potential business relationships. In […]
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NOR Containers – Is this the answer to the equipment shortage problem?
In exportation and importation, we frequently deal with temperature-sensitive cargo, and one of the tools we have to safely move them are the Reefers, containers used to transport goods that need temperature control. But does it serve other purposes? The […]
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What is the necessary information when getting a quote from your freight forwarder?
As the middleman between the shippers and the carriers, the freight forwarder acts as an expert in logistics as they organize the entire process of transportation of cargo from their origin point to their final destination, providing a quote with […]
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Intermodal Freight: what is it and what are its benefits?
To put it simply, intermodal transportation is a method of moving a single shipment of cargo using two or more methods of transporting, whether truck, rail, ship, plane or train with the use of containers designed especially for easily transporting […]
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ISO tank Container: Why is it necessary to your business?
Having the right types of equipment to make the transportation of goods is something essential not only for companies that work in that business but for freight forwarders and logistics companies. It is no use having an impeccable process if […]
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Container fumigation procedure: Everything you must know about it!
Fumigation is a type of pest control by which the disinfection procedure takes place in a dry way. This method, also known as a phytosanitary treatment, is widely used nowadays and increasingly common in different market segments (especially when it […]
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Most used hazard classes in a freight forwarding business
In a previous post, we talked about some relevant strategies to deal with the transportation of dangerous goods, click here to check them out. Following up on this topic, as you probably know, in order to plan a dangerous good’s freight, […]
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VGM declaration: understand its concept and importance
If you conduct any kind of maritime operation, you’ve probably heard of the term Verified Gross Mass or VGM. Basically, the VGM consists of a cargo’s total weight, including package, bracing, and the tare of the container carrying this cargo. […]
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Everything you must know about Brazil shipping regulations
Shipping to Brazil requires specific knowledge of the country’s import laws and regulations. However, these can be very complex to handle, especially by international exporters without much experience in conducting operations in the Brazilian territory. Do you know anything about […]
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Customs clearance: What you need to know
When shipping goods abroad, there are several steps an importer or exporter should follow. Besides negotiating the freight and all the aspects of international transportation, it is also necessary to count on the assistance of a broker to effectively handle […]
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How to use reverse logistics in your freight forwarding business
In today’s society, implementing sustainable strategies as part of your business’ activities is key. Besides the fact you’ll contribute to a better environment, these actions can also improve the perception that your customers have towards your brand. But what can […]
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What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL logistics
Managing your company’s supply chain activities can be quite a hard task. For this reason, many entrepreneurs choose to partly or entirely delegate their logistics demands to a specialized company. This is where the concepts of 3PL and 4PL logistics […]
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Challenges involved in developing outbound and inbound logistics operations
Nowadays, logistics is seen as an extremely strategic element in the corporate world, with the potential to aggregate much value to the quality of services provided to your customers. At the same time, companies that invest in their outbound and […]
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FCA Incoterms: What are the Buyers and Sellers’ Responsibilities?
The Incoterms was created by the International Chamber of Commerce as a way to facilitate foreign trade by establishing terms that could be easily interpreted around the world. Currently in its 8th version, the terms were first introduced in 1936 […]
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5 tips to help you reduce logistics costs while shipping overseas
Shipping cargo overseas usually requires a large investment. In order to guarantee an efficient operation, the transport process must be well planned, executed and monitored – practices that imply some expenses that may worry those responsible for operational management. Fortunately, there […]
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Pros and cons of using Multimodal Transportation
As the name already implies, multimodal transportation is when a freight forwarder uses more than one modal of transport to ship their customers’ goods from the origin to the final destination. This shipping method is usually chosen to make the […]
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Heavy lift cargo: Why you need an expert’s help to ship
Transporting heavy lift cargo demands thorough logistics planning and executing. If one of your customers needs to import or export large machine parts, industrial equipment, or any other out of gauge loads (with dimensions exceeding those of the container), finding […]
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Cargo Insurance: Why do you need a partner who offers it?
When transporting your goods, whether using road, air or sea freight, they will be exposed to several risks. Even with the assistance of a reliable freight forwarding partner, there are many external factors that can interfere with the progress of […]
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The key competencies for logistics professionals
The freight forwarding company in charge of a specific logistics operation plays an essential role in guaranteeing its effectiveness. For this reason, it is really important to choose well the partner you will be working with. And more than that […]
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5 things you must know about logistics planning
Managing logistics processes is a vital part of every business’ routine. And in order to be successful, a company’s logistics planning should be as organized and aligned as possible. After all, the attention given to each step of your logistics […]
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Artificial Intelligence’s effect on logistics and supply chain
With the evolution of technology, several artificial intelligence (AI) systems that facilitate supply chain management have become available in the logistics industry. And in order to ensure a higher productivity scale and that all processes are running smoothly, more and […]
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The Pros and Cons of FCL & LCL Shipments
Do you know what FCL and LCL shipments are? These terms are one of the most used among shippers and logistics professionals. Each of them refers to a specific type of freight, as you can see below! Full Container Load […]
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Why choose partners that offer integrated logistics?
Integrated logistics is, without a doubt, one of the most used terms among logistics professionals when describing the services offered by their company or highlighting their differentials in the market. And its concept does not differ much from the original […]
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What is big data and why should you care?
Big Data has never been so used as it is in the current days. This term refers to collecting and processing all the database related to a company’s activities and operations. Generally, this is done through specialized software, which is […]
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When is ocean freight the best modal for my cargo?
Ocean Freight is the most common modal of worldwide cargo transportation. There are many factors that explain its popularity, such as low costs and the possibility to consolidate. However, with so many factors to consider, forwarders are often unsure whether […]
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Brazil imports and exports: the main challenges in 2018
With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 2.3 trillion, Brazil is by far the biggest economy in Latin America and is also part of the most important ones in the world. When it comes to commodities, the country […]
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of air freight?
When in need of moving your customers’ goods overseas, the price is not the only factor to be considered in order to choose the right partner to work with. There are several other key aspects that can help you define […]
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