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Sesame Seeds Harvesting Seasons: A guide to learn when and where to source your sesame.

Global Sesame Seeds Supply

Sesame seeds are one of the world’s oldest oilseed crops, having been domesticated more than 3000 years ago. The seeds are found in pods or buns, and they have become naturalized in tropical areas all over the world. Seeds come in a range of colours, including white, yellow, black, and red, depending on the cultivar.  The […]

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INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS: Container Capacity – how much a container can fit?

How many Metric Tones fit in a container

When importing or exporting goods to international markets, freight transportation seems to be one of the most cost-effective solutions. For such purposes, shipping containers are used to pack the goods. But for people in the industry the main question of “How much of product can I fit in a container?” may not have a clear and simple answer.   As traders […]

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CIF vs. FOB: What’s the Difference?

CIF VS. FOB, main differences.

CIF vs. FOB: An Overview Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) and Free on Board (FOB) are international shipping agreements used in the transportation of goods between a buyer and a seller. They the most common of the 12 international commerce terms (Incoterms) established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in 1936.1 Definitions vary from country […]

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Advance Payment in International Trade – Pros And Cons

Advance Payment Method in International Trade

There are many ways to pay and get paid in international trade. Some types of payment are more beneficial for the buyer rather than the seller or opposite. Which one is the best for your business? One of the top 5 most used internationally payment methods is Advance Payment, ADVANCE PAYMENT It is also known […]

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Documentary Collection – Payment Method in International Trade, Pros And Cons

Documentary Collection Payment Method in International Trade

There are many ways to pay and get paid in international trade. Some types of payment are more beneficial for the buyer rather than the seller or the opposite. Which one is the best for your business? One of the top 5 most used internationally payment methods is the Documentary Collection Payment Method. If you […]

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COVID-19 AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

COVID and International Trade

The new coronavirus, COVID-19, is affecting not just China anymore, but the whole globe today. The crisis has changed daily life for nations by forcing everybody to avoid social contact and stay at home in order to prevent the spread of dangerous viruses. Equally, businesses and international trade are having an impact due to a […]

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