The Drip Capital Blog
Insights on finance, working capital, and the realities of international trade: exports, imports, shipping, logistics, and customs clearance.
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Shipping from China to the US - A Brief Guide
China is known to be the biggest manufacturer of goods in the world. It has trade relations with various countries and ships to many, including the United States of America.
Purchase Order Financing | How does it work? Process Explained
Purchase Order Financing allows businesses to pay suppliers and fulfill large orders without straining working capital. Learn how the process works step by step.
Last-Mile Delivery: Definition, Benefits, and Challenges
Last-mile delivery refers to the final leg of the delivery process for a package, which is typically from a transportation hub or distribution center to the end consumer. The term "last mile" is used to describe this final stage of the delivery process because it is often the most complex, costly, and time-consuming part of the journey.
Understanding International Traffic in Arms Regulations
International Traffic in Arms Regulations, or ITAR, is a system regulating the manufacturing, selling, and distributing of defense and related articles listed on the United States Munitions List, also known as USML.
Filling Electronic Export Information
When goods are shipped internationally, carriers need to be privy to the customs regulations for exports coming from the US. For expanding the purview of the US government on all export-related tasks, it is crucial for shippers to comprehend the need for filling an Electronic Export Information (EEI) and what it encompasses.
Over Dimensional Cargo
The use of standardized pallets and containers has enabled importers, exporters and logistics providers to conveniently ship and store a wide variety of goods. However, not all types of goods can be transported using these means as they might be too large to be transported. Such goods are categorized as over dimensional cargo.
Line of Credit | Advantages and Disadvantages
Line of credit financing offers flexible access to funds for businesses. Learn its key advantages, potential drawbacks, and how it supports working capital management.
Let’s Talk About Standard Pallet Sizes
When goods are loaded into or unloaded from trucks, ships or other modes of transport, they need protection against shocks, impacts and other causes of damage when moving along the supply chain. Moreover, they also need to be able to be stored and handled with ease throughout the shipping process.