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Five Mistakes Importers Can Avoid 1000 585 Transmodal

Five Mistakes Importers Can Avoid

How to circumvent the pitfalls that can derail your international trade goals Global trade grew by 13.5 percent in 2010, marking the fastest-ever expansion in global commerce, according to the World Trade Organization. That represents a lot of transactions, and a lot of opportunities for things to go wrong.

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5 Ways Your Freight Forwarder Can Help You Run Your Business 1000 665 Transmodal

5 Ways Your Freight Forwarder Can Help You Run Your Business

Freight forwarders are very good at moving shipments around the globe in the most compliant manner possible, but did you know that their capabilities and competencies actually stretch much further?

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Benefits of a Freight Forwarder 1000 589 Transmodal

Benefits of a Freight Forwarder

I understand that the temptation to buy on a Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) basis is very hard to resist. After all, isn’t it so much easier? When you don’t have to coordinate with a freight forwarder and don’t have to negotiate freight rates, all you have to do is to wait for the vessel…

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5 Reasons Airfreight Makes Sense 550 366 Transmodal

5 Reasons Airfreight Makes Sense

Choosing between air and sea for international transportation isn’t always a straightforward decision. The prevailing assumption is that air is always the more expensive option, although when you factor time into the equation that assumption isn’t always accurate.

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Could Sharing EDI With Your Freight Forwarder Make Life Easier? 1000 666 Transmodal

Could Sharing EDI With Your Freight Forwarder Make Life Easier?

Your company’s future depends on effective transportation and information management. Whether you’re attempting to provide commercial buyers with products or importing the resources you’ll need to create them, your success relies on everything being in the right places at the right times.

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