How to start exporting? 3 replies,382 views
#1
Posted 29 May 2012 12:49
I have some people from foreign countries contacting me asking for my products and requesting "FOB", does this mean "free on board? meaning I have to pay shipping cost to them? If yes, what would be the best way to ship, sea or air? Then who's the best to go to to get a shipping quote? Thanks.
#2
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Posted 14 Jul 2012 05:46
I will definitely give it a shot, thank you!
#3
Re: How to start exporting?
Posted 14 Jul 2012 23:41
Hi Mike.
Not sure I would be accepting anything fro anyone whose idea of marketing is spamming this site with their "free" anything. Most things you get for free in this business are about as good as the price you pay.
Don't know if you are still looking at the answer to your question, but FOB means you are responsible for the goods and payment to have the goods delivered to the forwarders warehouse. This means you are responsible for any delivery from your place to the port of loading as well as any charges at the port like handling fees, document fees etc.
The customer is responsible for the goods once they are loaded onto the ship which means they are responsible for shipping. So it is their choice which is th best option for them either by sea or air.
Look up "incoterms" in google. that should help you out.
Not sure I would be accepting anything fro anyone whose idea of marketing is spamming this site with their "free" anything. Most things you get for free in this business are about as good as the price you pay.
Don't know if you are still looking at the answer to your question, but FOB means you are responsible for the goods and payment to have the goods delivered to the forwarders warehouse. This means you are responsible for any delivery from your place to the port of loading as well as any charges at the port like handling fees, document fees etc.
The customer is responsible for the goods once they are loaded onto the ship which means they are responsible for shipping. So it is their choice which is th best option for them either by sea or air.
Look up "incoterms" in google. that should help you out.
#4
Re: How to start exporting?
Posted 15 Jul 2012 06:06
Thank you very much, very well explained. Another question I have concerns "insurance", I am being told that when shipping to any foreign country that country's Customs can seize your items and you lose the MDSE and that there is insurance you can take out which ill reimburse you for the full amount if that should happen.
If this is true, where can i get info on this please or what is it called exactly? Thanks.
If this is true, where can i get info on this please or what is it called exactly? Thanks.
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