A new stopping destination for cargo transport has been set up for Maersk Line.
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The Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) is providing a US$100 million export finance guarantee to support senior secured loan facilities of close to $3.0 billion, to finance the construction and operation of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
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Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) has provided a £379,000 export working capital guarantee to assist TTG Transportation Technology Pty Ltd (TTG) to deliver its GBP 1.59 million ($2.5million) contract to provide train management software to UK’s First Rail Holdings.
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Maersk explains how concern about environmental impact is driving shipping companies to innovate, pushing for greater efficiency and more flexible technology.
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How do you transport the 85-year-old relics of a Catholic saint? Move live fireworks for an Olympic ceremony? Deliver pole vaults for an Olympic athlete? Specialist freight services all over the world move weird and wonderful goods. Every day millions of containers are trucked, shipped and flown across the world. Sometimes their contents are a [...]
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Before you enter into an agreement about how you are going to deliver goods to an overseas buyer, make sure the terms are appropriate for your situation. Terms for delivering freight are covered by guidelines first formalised by the International Chamber of Commerce in 1936 and called incoterms (short for international commercial terms). Many of [...]
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For all of us used to Incoterms 2000 we need to be aware that the new version Incoterms 2010, released last month by the International Chamber of Commerce, will start on 1 January 2011. Incoterms (short for ‘International Commercial Terms’ ) have been a boon to international trade in goods by simplifying and clarifying which [...]
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Most people classify export documentation as tedious, but the reality is that if you get it wrong it can damage, or even sink, your business. Making sure you have the right documentation is a vital part of international trade. Thorough, accurate paperwork minimises the risk of problems and delays. There should be a clear written [...]
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In the world of goods export, there’s more to risk minimisation than bubble wrap. Here’s how to view your packaging inside and out. As far as freight mistakes go, Ross Gluer, general manager for the International division at TNT, says he’s seen some disasters stem due to exporters failing to follow simple precautions. One of [...]
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It is that time of year. For those of us with loved ones around the world, the challenge comes not only in choosing an appropriate Christmas gift, but in packing it and sending it to ensure it gets there on time. Make sure your Christmas freight is as safe as Santa’s by following these packaging [...]
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