The Drip Capital Blog

Insights on finance, working capital, and the realities of international trade: exports, imports, shipping, logistics, and customs clearance.

Resource Library

Demurrage Charges: Meaning, Calculation and How to Avoid Them

Demurrage Charges: Meaning, Calculation and How to Avoid Them

Understand demurrage charges in shipping, how they are calculated, and tips for avoiding them to reduce costs and keep your supply chain running smoothly.

25 March 2025 6 min read
EXW Incoterm (Ex Works) - Meaning, Example & Use

EXW Incoterm (Ex Works) - Meaning, Example & Use

Discover the meaning, examples, uses, and responsibilities under EXW Incoterm (Ex Works). Understand the impact on buyers and sellers in international trade.

24 March 2025 6 min read
Countervailing Duties: Meaning, Example & How They Work

Countervailing Duties: Meaning, Example & How They Work

Explore countervailing duties, how they work, examples, calculations, other anti-subsidy measures, and key FAQs in our USA-focused comprehensive guide.

21 March 2025 6 min read
Free on Board (FOB): Key Insights on Shipping & Costs

Free on Board (FOB): Key Insights on Shipping & Costs

Learn the basics of FOB Incoterms, including its types, pricing, and how it defines shipping responsibilities between buyers and sellers in international trade.

20 March 2025 6 min read
What Is Revenue-Based Financing and How Does It Benefit Small Businesses?

What Is Revenue-Based Financing and How Does It Benefit Small Businesses?

Discover how revenue-based financing (RBF) helps small businesses access flexible funding, repay based on sales, and grow without giving up equity or collateral.

19 March 2025 5 min read
Consignee Meaning: Role, vs Consignor and Examples

Consignee Meaning: Role, vs Consignor and Examples

Learn the key differences between consignor vs consignee in global trade. Understand how they impact shipping, customs clearance, and supply chain operations.

18 March 2025 6 min read
What is duty drawback? | Guide to refund on Import export duties

What is duty drawback? | Guide to refund on Import export duties

Discover duty drawback, its types, benefits, and how businesses can claim refunds on import-export duties through this valuable scheme.

17 March 2025 5 min read
What Is Duty Drawback? Types, Benefits & How It Works

What Is Duty Drawback? Types, Benefits & How It Works

Discover duty drawback, its types, benefits, and how businesses can claim refunds on import-export duties through this valuable scheme.

17 March 2025 5 min read