Recently, a client proudly shared with us: “I’ve just negotiated the lowest price for my supplies in Asia.” The satisfaction didn't last long. As the weeks went by, the hidden challenges of that apparent “great deal” began to appear: The result: that highly attractive price ended up costing them almost twice as much as expected. […]
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When a company decides to make the leap into international trade, it usually prepares everything down to the last detail: quoting transport, checking tariffs, taking out insurance. At first glance, it seems that nothing can go wrong. But the reality is that exporting is not always as simple as it seems. And this is where what we call the […] appears.
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In theory, Incoterms seem simple. In practice, they can make the difference between a smooth operation and a logistical disaster. Many international trade courses present them as fixed formulas, almost mathematical. However, when the time comes to coordinate a shipment from Asia or clear goods from Spain, reality shows that each […]
