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Tips on international trade

Export regulations and commercial customs can differ widely from country to country. The following guides will help you to better understand the international “rules of the game”. The most common issues are covered here to help you to approach new markets with confidence.

Sustainability

How to integrate sustainability into export strategies? Find out what actions you should take in order to deal with the environmental and social issues that your export activity may meet.

Import-Export glossary

This glossary explains hundreds of international business related terms. If you are unsure what an AWB is, or if you don’t know the difference between an agent, a distributor or a representative, just check it in the glossary!

International marketing communications

There are many ways to advertise your products across export markets. This guide will help you better understand the do’s and don’t’s, and create a strong marketing strategy.

Business trips

Organise your business travel: the steps to take in order to prepare yourself, how to make the most of your time away and how to follow up afterwards.

Online marketplaces

What is an online marketplace? Discover how it works and what benefits this sales or sourcing channel can offer to your business activity.

Incoterms®

How do you select the right Incoterm for a sales contract? How do you get to grips with allocating logistics costs, depending on the Incoterm chosen? Use our practical guide to improve your understanding of the principles behind Incoterms.

Understanding custom procedures

Follow our practical advice on steps to take when dealing with customs procedures / clearances within the EU and internationally.

Preparing for a trade show

Follow these tips to optimise your presence at a trade show.

Preparing an international trade contract

Take a look at our practical guide to understanding the legal framework, clauses that have to be complied with, key information to be provided, and the rules and regulations that govern international sales agreements.

Exporting to emerging markets

Our practical guide will help you to reduce the most relevant risks of exporting to emerging markets.

EU Import Control System (ICS)

A description of the European Import Control System (ICS), with compliance procedures and specific timeframes, depending on the transportation method.

Packing your products

Find the key information needed for packing your products including legal and technical aspects, palettes and containers.

Principles of standardisation

An overview of standardisation and how standards can be utilised as a tool to help access other markets

International transport

Find detailed information on air, sea, road and rail modes of transport.

Transport insurance

Learn about the different types of transport insurance.

Protecting a trademark

How to register a trademark internationally.

Protecting a patent

How to register a patent internationally.