Insights for global traders
Practical guides, checklists and explainers to help importers and exporters trade with more confidence.
How to compare supplier quotations: look beyond the unit price
Two quotes with the same price per unit can cost very different amounts once they reach your warehouse. Here is how to compare them fairly.
The export documents checklist every new exporter needs
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and more — what each document is for and when you need it.
Building a company profile that wins buyers' trust
Buyers decide in seconds whether to contact a supplier they found online. These are the profile details that make them reach out.
International payment terms explained: advance, LC, collection and open account
Who carries the risk under each common payment method in international trade, and how buyers and sellers usually choose between them.
How to write a buy requirement that serious suppliers answer
The details suppliers look for before they quote, and a simple template you can reuse for every requirement you post.
A due-diligence checklist before you trade with a new partner
Practical checks importers and exporters can carry out before sending money or goods to a company they have met online.
Incoterms® 2020 in plain language for new exporters
What the eleven Incoterms rules mean, who pays for what, and how to choose the right one when you quote an international buyer.