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In-depth guides to logistics, Incoterms and international trade payments
Practical guides written by GLG specialists for importers and exporters: choose the right delivery terms, payment method, documents and customs procedures from the start.
Incoterms® 2020
The 11 rules, a responsibility matrix and how to choose the right one.
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T/T, O/A, D/P, D/A, CAD, L/C and SBLC: process, risk, documents and cost.
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Containers, ocean surcharges, bills of lading, C/O, HS codes, customs and cargo insurance.
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CBM and chargeable weight calculator plus 80+ logistics terms explained.
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The 11 Incoterms® 2020 rules
Incoterms® 2020 are the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules that allocate delivery obligations, costs and risk between seller and buyer. Choosing the wrong rule can leave a company paying charges it never priced in, losing control of transport, or carrying the risk of loss without insurance. This guide covers what the rules are, all 11 terms, what changed in 2020, how to choose, and the mistakes we see most often in Vietnamese import and export practice.
- EXWEx WorksAny mode of transport
- FCAFree CarrierAny mode of transport
- FASFree Alongside ShipSea and inland waterway only
- FOBFree On BoardSea and inland waterway only
- CFRCost and FreightSea and inland waterway only
- CIFCost, Insurance and FreightSea and inland waterway only
- CPTCarriage Paid ToAny mode of transport
- CIPCarriage and Insurance Paid ToAny mode of transport
- DAPDelivered at PlaceAny mode of transport
- DPUDelivered at Place UnloadedAny mode of transport
- DDPDelivered Duty PaidAny mode of transport
Incoterms® 2020: an in-depth guide to the 11 international trade rules
UCP 600 · URC 522
International trade payments
The payment term decides who carries the money risk at every stage of an export or import shipment. This guide explains each method from T/T and open account to documentary collections, letters of credit and guarantees, how they interact with Incoterms® rules and bills of lading, and the ICC rules, trade finance tools and Vietnamese practice that shape real transactions.
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International Trade Payment Methods: How to Choose Safe Terms for Export and Import
Logistics guides
Ocean Freight Rates and Surcharges: How to Read and Compare Quotes
Base rate, BAF, LSS, CAF, PSS, GRI, THC, CIC, EBS, D/O, demurrage and detention explained, plus Vietnam port local charges and how to compare quotes.
Bill of Lading Explained: Functions, Types and How to Get It Right
Functions and types of bills of lading: master and house, to order, telex release, sea waybill, key fields, common errors and L/C requirements under UCP 600.
Certificate of Origin (C/O) in Vietnam: Forms, Rules of Origin and Filing
Which C/O form to use for each FTA, how rules of origin work (WO, RVC, CTH, de minimis), filing on eCoSys, back-to-back C/O and why C/Os get rejected.
HS Code Classification: How to Classify Goods Correctly for Vietnam Customs
HS structure, Vietnam’s 8-digit AHTN codes, the six General Interpretative Rules, a practical classification method, advance rulings and tariff lookup.
Customs Clearance in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Importers and Exporters
How import and export clearance works on VNACCS/VCIS: declaration codes, channels, specialised inspections, documents, timelines, duties, VAT and audits.
Marine Cargo Insurance: Coverage Options, Insured Value and Claims
What ICC (A), (B) and (C) cover, war and strikes clauses, insuring at CIF + 10%, CIF versus CIP, how to make a claim and what general average means.
Chargeable Weight Explained: How to Calculate CBM and Volumetric Weight
Calculate CBM and chargeable weight for air (1:6000), sea LCL (W/M) and road freight, with worked examples, rate breaks and packing tips to cut costs.
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