B2B payment methods, incoterms, wire transfers, and shipping.
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B2B payment methods, incoterms, wire transfers, and shipping.
A beginner's guide to importing wholesale goods across borders — Incoterms, customs, landed costs, and compliance essentials.
EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP — who pays shipping, insurance, and duties, and where the risk passes. The full Incoterms 2020 reference with pitfalls for new importers.
BEN, SHA, OUR — the three charge options on a SWIFT wire and why picking the wrong one can leave your supplier short by €50. Plus faster, cheaper alternatives (SEPA, Wise, escrow).
Eight B2B payment rails — credit card, SWIFT wire, SEPA, Wise, escrow, PayPal, Letter of Credit, crypto — compared by leverage, speed, cost, and best use. Includes a scenario-based decision table and payment red flags.
Typical transit times by mode (road, air, sea LCL/FCL, rail), where the time actually goes (production, origin handling, transit, customs, last mile), which tracking tool to use when, and when to chase vs wait.
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