Logistics & shipping (Page 3)
Major 10 Ports in Ecuador
Ecuador familiarly sounds like the equator and, in Spanish, its name is loosely translated to mean the republic of the equator. This is because Ecuador straddles the Equator on the South which gives it an amazing landscape of azure waters and Amazonian forests coexisting harmoniously together. Importing and exporting in Ecuador is a main staple of the country’s economy, making the following ports crucial to the country. 1. Port of Guayaquil This is one of the largest ports in the country and is the country’s main port.
Ecuador´s major exports and imports
Ecuador is a major trading partner with the United States along with other Central American countries like Peru and Columbia. But Ecuador also does business with other countries like China, Brazil, Chile, Japan, Columbia and Venezuela. This country is the 69th largest economy in the world and occupies the number eight position in terms of economical power in Latin America. Trade accounted for 42% of the country’s GDP in 2017 and the figure has remained nearly consistent in the subsequent two years.
Your Moving Abroad Checklist
International moving involves a lot of planning. It’s a much bigger deal than simply packing up your rental truck and moving across state lines. Especially, if you’re making the move with family members. That’s why it’s important to make a checklist before moving abroad from your home country. The checklist we’re talking about goes beyond renewing your passport and getting important documents like visas in order. Keep reading to learn more.
Shipping Your Personal Effects to UK
Moving to the UK but aren’t sure how to move your household goods? Hiring an international removal company like iContainers can help of course, but that’s only half the battle. The actual process of packing and shipping your belongings is a little bit more involved. If you want to know the best way to go about shipping your personal effects to the United Kingdom, especially from the US, then keep reading.
Shipping Personal Effects From Canada
Moving from Canada to the US? It’s a pretty straightforward process, granted that you have all of your paperwork in order and you’ve hired the best out of all the moving companies. Of course, it can be a challenge to find the official guidelines for what is needed to cross once you arrive at the border—and what isn’t allowed across. If you’re looking into shipping your personal effects from Canada to the USA, we’ve got everything you need to know.
Shipping to China - Tips & Process
Despite the current incertitude surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, the Asian giant continues to be the biggest importer of US goods on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. China is responsible for 11 percent of the total value of US exports. This may not seem like much, but is certainly impressive when considering that its neighbors, Japan and South Korea, are responsible for just 5.
Shipping to UK: 5 things you need to know
As one of the United States’ most important export partners, the United Kingdom is responsible for around 3.7 percent of the value of total US exports every year. Among the top categories of US exports to the UK are machinery, transportation products, and precious metals. Here’s a breakdown of the products in each category. Machines Gas turbines: $1.31 billion (2.8% of total value of exports) Office machine parts: $540 million (1.
Import from India: Shipping tips
As one of the most important emerging markets in the world, opportunities to do business with India abound. It’s currently the fourth-largest economy in the world and the 17th largest export economy with exports continuing to grow annually. Its GDP is also on a near-exponential increase, marking a 46.8 percent growth from $1.86 trillion to $2.73 trillion in the five-year period from 2013 to 2018. More recently, its economy grew at its slowest rate in six years.
Import from the UK: Shipping tips
There’s currently a certain level of apprehension that surrounds trade in and out of the UK — much of it a result of the ongoing Brexit negotiations. At the time of writing, the Brexit deadline, initially set for 29 March 2019, has been postponed to 31 January 2020. Despite its current political predicament, the United Kingdom remains the world’s fifth-largest economy and the 10th largest export economy with much to offer.
Hazardous materials transportation: 6 things to keep in mind
What are hazardous materials It’s one thing to ship furniture such as plastic chairs and tables. They can be packaged, palletized, and loaded with relative ease. Even certain machinery, whose odd shapes and sizes would simply mean you’d require a non-standard container such as an open-top or flat rack. But it’s a whole other ball game to ship hazardous materials that can put the health and safety of those who handle them at risk.
