IMO 2020 / Low Sulphur Implementation
Click the link below to find out everything you need to know about IMO 2020 and how it will affect container shipping into the future. ****Stockwell International IMO 2020 Information Document****
2020 Incoterms Update
Incoterms are fundamental to international trade, providing a set of contract terms for international freight delivery. These clearly define the delivery point and the seller and buyers’ responsibilities, risks and costs. Incoterms are reviewed every 10 years and from January 1, 2020 a number of changes will come into effect: 1. DAT (Delivered at Terminal) […]
Is Vietnam the next big manufacturing hub?
As the US-China trade war escalates, importers are turning to suppliers in other Asian countries with Vietnam becoming an increasingly popular manufacturing hub as small and medium sized businesses in the USA look to bypass recently imposed tariffs. This increased demand for Vietnamese products has seen a large amount of companies moving operations to Vietnam, […]
Retail Businesses: Finding A Freight Forwarder For Supply And Demand
Finding a suitable freight forwarder for your retail business requires some research. It’s important to understand that within retail freight, there will be a range of freight forwarding companies looking for your business. There may be some who have less experience or offer fewer services than others and they will not be able to provide […]
How Urban Planning is Affecting Australian Supply Chains
Recent data has shown that Asian economies will be larger than the rest of the world combined and home to half of the world’s middle class by next year. Successive Australian governments have recognised the opportunity that comes with our proximity to Asia and our unique capacity to meet the needs of the growing prosperity […]
7 Shipping Terms Every Importer or Exporter Should Know
Shipping goods on an international scale is a far more sophisticated process than just transporting an object from one point to another. There are several procedures and regulations in place to ensure the safe delivery of products to their destination and it is essential for people importing/exporting goods to keep track of all the relevant […]