Last week I had an interesting discussion with my old friend Greg Torosyan, who runs Ageo and helps Russian companies import from China. I took notes about some interesting things Greg told me. The issue of the standard price Customs … [Read more...]
How to hide your supplier name from Import Genius, Panjiva…
As I wrote before, most importers don't want to disclose the names of their Chinese suppliers. But, in the US, the names of shipper and importers (as shown on the bill of lading) is public information. And it is available through more … [Read more...]
When to ship LCL rather than FCL? Advice for importers.
Some importers try to optimize their freight costs. They always make sure they will fill a container up. Most buyers, however, simply buy what they need. They don't want to carry extra inventory that might not get sold. If they have, … [Read more...]
Hong Kong/Shenzhen border point: stop the smugglers!
The Luohu border point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen seems to be a favorite spot for smuggling products into China. Hong Kong is a free port with no duty on many product categories. And there is no VAT, whereas China imposes a 17% VAT. … [Read more...]
Basics of freight forwarding in China: Q&A with an expert
I recently met with Sandra Nguyen Thanh, who works for Karl Gross Logistics, a freight forwarding and logistics company with offices in Europe and in China. Sandra was kind enough to respond to my questions. Here are some of the basics … [Read more...]
How importers Can Use a Hong Kong company
Once they reach a certain size, all importers wonder "should we open a company in Hong Kong for saving on taxes?" It has been going on for decades. However, a new development is pushing importers--particularly from North America--to … [Read more...]
Fulfillment and drop-shipping from China: Q&A with an expert
My friend Michael Michelini is an ecommerce expert. He was kind enough to answer a few questions about fulfillment and drop-shipping. He runs a podcast and blog Global From Asia on China/Asia and services clients in the complex world of … [Read more...]
Are you going to CHaINA 11 in Shanghai?
The Global Supply Chain Council organizes a conference called CHaINA live. It will take place on 2 & 3 Nov. in Shanghai. Several people I respect are either speakers or attendees. For example, my friend Andrew Reich from In Touch … [Read more...]
How to hide the supplier’s identity with a Hong Kong company (Q&A)
A couple of weeks ago, I met with Anne Kuschert, who works as supply chain executive at Fiducia Management Consultants. Among others, they help their clients set up companies in China and Hong Kong, and provide trade services for … [Read more...]
Finding a competent freight forwarder in China
I was graciously sent a copy of Find a Chinese Manufacturer, "A guide to the ins and outs of sourcing products in China" written by Michelle Vancisin. It is an easy read, and it's only 20 pages long. It is a good introduction for … [Read more...]
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