Are you ready to Export? Are you ready for international sales? Exporting is selling products, services, and knowledge across the border and overseas. Export.gov has many tools available as you consider exporting. Here are a few: Take their online readiness assessment: Export Questionnaire Read the ITA Blog about how Commercial Service can assist Videos you can … [Read more...]
Expanding Your Exports
If you are considering expanding your exports into new markets, you can grow your bottom line. If you are already exporting, you have overcome many of the challenges. With a assistance, you can expand to new markets. -> export.gov - helps U.S. companies export. They are a great resource of detailed online information. Here is where to start: 4 Easy Steps to Expand to … [Read more...]
How much Cargo can I load in my container?
How much Cargo can I load in my container? Will my goods fit in a container? These are a couple of questions I am frequently asked by customers. There is specific software available from multiple companies that show you complete load plans of cargo once you enter all the freight information such as pieces, weight and dimensions. However, for a company that does not … [Read more...]
Chinese VAT Tax Confusion
Lack of clarity of the new Chinese VAT Tax implemented on August 1st, 2013 is causing mounting frustration for Shippers & Freight Forwarders. Since the laws are so vague, many carriers are interpreting them differently and billing VAT to shippers/forwarders based on their interpretation causing inconsistency with the carriers. In addition it is making it very difficult to … [Read more...]
Minnesota adds Trade Office in Dusseldorf-Cologne Germany
Minnesota is opening a Trade Office in the Dusseldorf-Cologne area of Germany to help increase Export opportunities. This news was announced yesterday by Minnesota Officials. Germany was Minnesota's 5th largest trading partner in 2012, accounting for approx $728 million in sales. There are 2 more locations in the works. “As Minnesota continues to compete on a global … [Read more...]