When you want to penetrate a developing market overseas, you need someone who can assist you in such a matter. Trade compliance consultants can assist you in overcoming the challenges of foreign trade, especially in developing countries. To understand the […]
This is an adapted version of the article that was published in CIO Magazine, December 2019 (https://bit.ly/2V0gtab) Dorothy Diedericks has one goal: to bring about economic and educational empowerment in Africa. Through BlueBlox, the trade compliance consulting company she founded in […]
GATT started as a legal agreement between a collection of countries, with the primary purpose of promoting international trade by diminishing or eliminating trade barriers such as quotas or tariffs. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) came into […]
Valuation’s basic definition as a word is to put a value on something, an estimation of the true worth of an item. This translates to the world of international trade, where the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) states […]
To understand the value and impact of international trade policy, we must first focus on the impact of national and bilateral trade policy. Trade policies, in general, define the standards, goals, and rules and regulations of trade agreements between countries. […]
When implementing an Importer of Record (IoR) business model for service supply chains, many BlueBlox clients find that they don’t know where to start seeking a perfect-fit supplier. With hundreds of suppliers in the market, it can be difficult to […]
Trade barriers are divided into 3 main categories, which consist of natural barriers, tariff barriers, and nontariff barriers. These barriers influence global trade between businesses and governments and have direct impacts on trade agreements between such parties. They are also […]
International BlueBlox clients face common challenges when applying for trade licences in Africa or the Middle East. These can include: Dealing with authorities Language barriers Complicated documentation Using a representative who does not have the necessary experience in compliance processes […]
In the previous video in this series, we discussed why you can’t assign a zero or drastically reduced valuation to service supply chain parts when importing them into another country. Why not? Because everything has a value. And it’s illegal not […]
Saudi Arabia has complex regulatory compliance requirements. Before you ship products there, we recommend that you know exactly what you need, to avoid potential disputes with authorities. Here are three tips for a seamless trading experience: […]
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