How many levels of distribution channels are there?
There are three types of distribution strategy: intensive, exclusive, and selective. This classification takes into account the degree of interaction with intermediaries, i.e., what is the level of dependence on a company to market a particular product.
ICS2 allows EU customs authorities to collect advance information on goods prior to their arrival, in order to identify and mitigate potential security risks and comply with current regulations.
Dry containers
Dry containers (DC) are called “dry” because they don't have any temperature controls — they are basic containers for cargo such as toys and clothes.
In an airplane, the ability to carry a load in its body, or “fuselage”, depends on the strength of its structure.
This is an official document used in international trade to declare goods to customs.
This month, from November 10 to 13 included, we were present at the fifth conference of one of the networks to which we are a part, ALNA.
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a European Union directive that places restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It aims to protect human health and the environment by reducing exposure to hazardous materials during the manufacture, recycling and disposal of electronic products.
The clearance authorisation is a key document in the customs process that allows the legal entry or exit of goods into or out of the country.
The Red Sea crisis affects the security of maritime hydrocarbon transport.
The Red Sea crisis began on October 19, 2023, when the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen launched missiles and armed drones at Israel, demanding an end to the invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Deferred VAT is a fiscal mechanism that allows companies to postpone the moment in which they must accrue Value Added Tax (VAT) on their import operations. Instead of paying VAT at the time of customs, it is postponed until the time of self-assessment of the tax.
Since 01 January 2023, the SPECIAL TAX ON NON RECYCLED AND NON REUSABLE PLASTIC PACKAGING is in force.
From May 28 to June 1, 2024, the 17th conference of the network to which we have been part since 2016 was held; Connecting 5 Continents in Prague.
On May 4, 2024, we had the opportunity to visit the port of Barcelona with the help of Escola Unidas – Intermodal Transport.
From April 17 to 19, 2024, the ninth meeting of the network to which we are part was held; Specialist Freight Network.
A freight forwarder or freight agent is responsible for coordinating shipments of goods worldwide.
It is an honor to inform you that World Ocean Cargo Iberica is an IATA agent from today.
It is an organization that, on behalf of its client, coordinates the different parts of the supply chain (supply, transportation, storage and distribution and even certain activities of the production process) and organizes, manages and controls said operations using physical infrastructure, technology and own or external information systems.
Last October 8, 9, 10 and 11 we were in Nairobi, Kenya to attend the fourth ALNA meeting.
On June 21 to 23, the meeting of the network of agents of the international transport sector SFN was held in Costa Rica.
There were 64 delegates from 49 companies representing 29 countries.
Shipments of dangerous goods are complex tasks that require special dedication given their nature.
