How to Improve The Shipping Process in International Trade?
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How to Improve The Shipping Process in International Trade?

Still have concerns about improving the shipping process? This article is made for you...

As we all know, being in the international trade industry, it’s inevitable to find the ultimate optimization of the whole purchase-sell process. While for a part of the cycle, such as the shipping process, there're still chances to make it go more smoothly. Given the inquiries we've received these days, due to the impact of COVID-19, the varied regulations to each region have made the shipping process more complicated and troublesome.

No matter what kind of issue you're facing or will encounter in the future, don't be too stressed, anything couldn't kill you always makes you stronger! Keeping reading,  Let's figure the potential issues during the shipping process and tackle them one by one.

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HOW DOES CORONAVIRUS IMPACT INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN
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How does Coronavirus impact international supply chain?

The epidemic is still raging around the world, and though there is a sign of an easing of momentum, however, within some countries, they are still suffering from the disease. Along with the coronavirus, the ability of global economic recovery is weak, and a large amount of uncertainty makes it difficult for the manufacturing sector to recover.
Against the backdrop of economic globalization, the international supply chain relies on raw materials imported from overseas.

What exactly is a supply chain? How does Coronavirus impact the international supply chain? How can supply chain managers ensure the continuity of their operations in the face of global blockades and reduced international logistics capacity? Follow us if you want to know more information.

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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IMPACTS
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) impacts on import/export business

Coronavirus or (COVID-19)  emerged from Wuhan in China in late December 2019. It spread very fast and in a short time all around the world. Up to this day it has claimed lots of human and economic casualties. So what's the impact of this crisis on imports/exports, suppliers, logistic services, SMEs ? how did Covid-19 affect China economy and its trade partners? and finally an effective vaccine for the virus?

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Yiwu market
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How to find suppliers from Yiwu Market? [Full Guide]

Now imagine that you need to buy your nephew a toy car in a market, or a store near your apartment. How much does it cost? Normally it's like $20 or above. However, if you are going to get 100 toy cars, the price can be negotiable and it's definitely less than what we have suggested. Why? That's the advantage of bulk purchasing. Imagine if you can save only 20 cents daily, then that will be $73 in your bank account per year. Here we have the best place for your buying in bulk which can save you a huge amount of cost- Yiwu Wholesale Market, which basically a place resembles Alibaba, offering the lowest price but in the meantime, you can really feel the quality of the products offline by yourself.

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How to buy from 1688.com
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How to Buy from 1688.com [STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE]

In the era of booming e-commerce, Alibaba Group has elevated its business endeavors to new heights. Within this conglomerate, 1688.com stands as a local Chinese B2B platform, akin to a treasure trove for outsourced manufacturing in today's market. But how can you truly harness the potential of 1688.com and maximize the returns for your business?

Look no further, as this article is your key to unlocking the most comprehensive sourcing secrets on the internet concerning buying from 1688.com. It serves as a complete guide to navigating the world of Chinese wholesalers and manufacturers on 1688.com. Join us on this journey to uncover the strategies for tapping into this invaluable resource.

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How to import clothes from China
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How to import clothes from China? [Ultimate Guide]

Importing textiles, fabrics or clothing manufactured abroad can be beneficial to reduce your costs. It is a sourcing strategy used by the largest and even the smallest retailers. Although there are several countries that are becoming increasingly attractive to clothing importers such as Bangladesh and Vietnam, China remains the largest exoporter of clothing in the world ($189.353 billion in the first 7 months of 2022). In the following article, we will thoroughly analyze all the factors you need to consider in the select clothing manufacturers in China, including tech pack design, selection of fabrics, the preparation of samples, and many more aspects.

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top amazon september
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Top 50 Best Sellers Amazon [September 2021]

With a wide selection of items in big numbers, Amazon is one of the greatest places to start a business. In reality, it's frequently the phase at which your company's success is determined. However, it is possible that some items are of lower quality or even less interesting than we may expect.

And in order to help your business grow, DocShipper has prepared a list of the top 50 Amazon bestsellers for September 2021.

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is there an alternative to alibaba
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Is there an Alternative to Alibaba?

When thinking about importing from China the first thing that comes to our mind is Alibaba.  However, Alibaba is not the only option for sourcing from China. In this article, we will see 10 other options to source and import from China.

You might read this article because you are thinking of finding another alternative for importing rather than Alibaba.  This might be because you and your competitors all use the same sourcing channel and you end up with no competitive advantage against your competitors in the market.

Some think of alternative because of the large number of trading companies or middlemen which exists on Alibaba. And most of the time it’s hard to differentiate them from manufacturers.

Nonetheless, for what so ever reason you are thinking of alternatives to Alibaba, you are in the right place if you are thinking of an alternative to Alibaba.

So what alternatives are there to Alibaba?

In this article, we will tell you about 10 alternatives to Alibaba.

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How a sourcing strategy can rocket your margin
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How a sourcing strategy can rocket your margin?

If you're in the business, no matter you're a senior or a newbie, you must know the fact that due to the unique feature of being in international trade, the whole process may take 2-3 months to close one deal. With all the risks in between, especially under COVID-19 situation, you may lose confidence in the final margin.

Don't.

All the uncertainty will be possible to increase the risks, it also will create the space for more opportunities.

Try to look at things in a longer run, if the current situation disappoints you, wait a bit and look for different ways to definite it. Something uncertain perhaps brings pains, but also gains.

Sourcing strategies are one of the surprises, as long as you master the skills.

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Seize the peak season for bikes selling! [GUIDE OF BIKE IMPORT BUSINESS]
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Seize the peak season for bikes selling! [GUIDE OF BIKE IMPORT BUSINESS]

With the second wave of COVID-19 comes, even though the governments in European countries have already handled the situation and encouraged to bring the regular stable life back, the public transportation is still not the first option for people who need to go out daily. It’s not safe enough, besides the unpredictable traffic issues would hit people from time to time. In that case, we couldn’t ignore the benefits that bikes and e-bikes could bring.

Data obtained by the 21st Century Business Herald from Alibaba's cross-border e-commerce platform AliExpress shows that, compared to the same period last year, bicycle sales in the Spanish market grew more than 22 times in May, Italy and the United Kingdom also increased by about four times. Electric scooter sales also increased sharply, including Italy rose nearly nine times, the United Kingdom rose nearly eight times, France increased 380%, in its own volume is large in Spain also increased 280%. Given the soar in bike sales, it would be a good business opportunity to study and find the tricks. We'll help you to find out the import regulations in Europe, no matter bikes or e-bikes.

Let's get to the details and find out more together!

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