Rajiv Jeyachandra·Jun 1FOB, CIF, DDP: The Three Letters That Decide Who Pays When Things Go WrongA container goes overboard in the South China Sea. Or it clears customs with a $40,000 duty bill nobody budgeted for. Or it arrives at your…
InThe Money GuidebyIfeanyi Francis·Apr 13The Hidden Math of Global Trade: Who Pays for the Certificates?In the final stages of a commodity deal — whether it’s crude oil or sugar — the question often arises: “I’ve calculated my discount and my…
Ifeanyi Francis·Mar 25How Exporters Get Money Before Shipping GoodsFor a commodity trader, pre-shipment trade finance is a way to get money from the buyer before the goods are shipped. This helps the trader…
InReaders ClubbyIfeanyi Francis·Mar 20The Reality Check for Aspiring Fuels and Oil TraderI’ve heard this story a thousand times: An intermediary travels to Libya, Turkey, Malta, and Russia. They meet “Sellers” who promise…
Jerry Grzegorzek (SuperBusinessManager.com)·Jan 13Guide to Incoterms: Navigating Global Trade LogisticsIncoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are the universal language of global trade. Developed by The International Chamber of…
