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Learn about what exporters of records are, their responsibilities, why they’re important, and when you should use a third-party exporter of record service.

To trade goods across international borders, businesses need a bill of lading. Read on to learn about the purpose of a bill of lading (BoL) and its importance in international trade.

Discover what a digital freight marketplace is, how it works, what advantages it has, and how the latest digital freight marketplace of Alibaba.com may help.

E-commerce fulfillment centers are essential to the e-commerce service offering. Learn more about e-commerce warehousing and fulfillment centers here.

Warehousing and warehouse management are an important part of the supply chain. Learn all about warehousing here.

Are you shipping goods internationally? Are you aware of which shipping documents you need and why? Read on for everything you need to know.

Incoterms ensure that buyers and sellers know where responsibility lies for international shipping. Read on for the latest breakdown of Incoterms 2023.

Importing into the United States? Here’s a rundown of how the US import customs clearance process works and how U.S. Customs assess duties and taxes on your imports.

Learn about customs bonded warehouse in the US, including all the 11 classes, pros & cons of bonded warehousing, how it works & why it is important to be aware of them.

Warehouse management systems are essential to efficient inventory management and warehouse operation. Learn more about WMS here.

Understand the definition of less-than-container load (LCL), its working process, pros & cons, comparison to a full container load (FCL), & costs involved.

Partner government agencies are responsible for regulating and managing imports. Check this in-depth guide to learn more about PGAs and their regulations.

Learn all you need to know about a reefer container including its definition & types, how it works, pros and cons, tips for using it & the pricing involved.

HBL provides proof of the delivery and acceptance of cargo. Check this blog to find out what a house bill of lading is and what elements it should include.

Get full details about last mile delivery, its role and challenges for e-commerce, including future trends in last mile delivery.