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Shipping from China for Buyers – A Quick Guide (2024 Update)

Shipping from China for Buyers – A Quick Guide (2024 Update) Here’s an easy-to-follow guide for shipping goods from China to the UK, updated with the latest trends and considerations in international trade and logistics. 1. INCOTERMS INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms) define the terms under which you purchase goods internationally. Two of the most common terms for shipping from China are: FOB (Free on Board): Buyers handle freight costs, negotiating directly with carriers. CIF (Cost,...
Why Outsourcing Works

Why Outsourcing Works

Perhaps we should start with Apple – they don’t make anything but are still doing reasonably well!...

What is Guanxi?

What is Guanxi?

So what is Guanxi, and why is it important for doing business in China? The Chinese believe that...