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In-depth guides on customs duties, landed cost, Incoterms, and international trade logistics.

Logistics11 min read

LCL vs FCL: complete ocean container guide for import-export

LCL or FCL? Complete guide to choosing the right ocean shipping mode: definitions, cost comparison, container sizes (20ft, 40ft, 40HC), CBM calculation, CFS charges, demurrage/detention, transit times and break-even analysis.

Thomas Delaunay
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Customs12 min read

GAFTA Agreement: Greater Arab Free Trade Area Guide

Everything you need to know about the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA): 22 member countries, tariff elimination, 40% rules of origin, certificate requirements, product coverage, exceptions, and practical Morocco-Egypt-Saudi Arabia trade examples.

Nadia Haddad
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Costs11 min read

15 Common Import Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Discover the 15 most costly mistakes made by importers: wrong HS classification, undervaluing goods, ignoring landed cost, wrong Incoterm, and more. Financial impact and solutions for each mistake.

Thomas Delaunay
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