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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Global Logistics Scenario of Industries
In a move to cut down costs, producers are exploring around the globe in search for the lowest cost exporters/suppliers. Lured towards developing countries in south-east Asian region for lower-wages, transportation industry is stretching its reach longer than ever before. Major players are focusing overseas markets for outsourcing cheap manufacturing as well as expanding their businesses. This result in outbound logistics. And acceleration in manufacturing capacity is driving many producers to shutter superfluous plants. The rest of the plants are gaining the developing rhythm, but must export overseas now to sustain their positions in the market.
Boom in the Internet based services made overseas suppliers capable to match foot with local suppliers. Web-based sales, services and supplies are emerging vertically.
The expanding reach has compelled logistic industry to spur cross-border trade. Regardless-of this outbreak of activity, it is commonplace also for expert managers of local logistics to get acquainted with the complexity of international trade logistics. Global transportation and relevant services includes much complex documentation than for domestic shipments. It almost includes longer delivery times. Evaluation of the arrival times of international shipments is just a magic than solid fact.
The business players always look for just-in-time shipments, thus it aspires enhanced build-to-order model and lot-size-of-one shipments, which results more pressure on logistics industry. Logistics industry has usually been old-fashioned traditions. Usually, the shipping personals would decide for carriers, customs agents and so on. Normally, their search doesn't go beyond the initial service providers who cover all the minimum requirements. Once the shipment kicks-off its journey towards its destination, it is really hard to assume reaching time. For example, a ship that started its journey from Asia could meet harsh weather, which may delay its reaching on the West Coast for three days. On the other hand, the trucks at the West Coast would have to wait and sat empty and ideal for the three days, which would certainly result in big loss. These kind of unpredictable losses are usual in international logistics.
Thus, even the largest multi-national companies avoided logistic services on a worldwide basis. They opt to establish their operations in each country and let them to manage logistics individually.
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Tips to Setup Your Own Cargo Service Company
Private, air cargo service companies are in high demand these days, owing to the fact that timeliness has gradually become a very important factor in business. The result is that most leading organizations prefer to hire local and private cargo airlines instead of using the regular national or international air cargo, since they can exercise more control. This is a great time to set up your own air cargo company because the market is conducive and therefore you have a good chance to succeed, regardless of whether you would like to operate on a high or a low scale.
Everything in this business depends on location, even if you are operating a small scale, air cargo service. This is because the regular chartered air freight shipping companies do not fly to all destinations. There are many companies involved in mining, geology, archeology and other such things that require regular airport transportation that would be more than glad to hire you on a long term lease. You need to be aggressive in your marketing strategies and offer terms that cannot be refused, while maintaining a reasonable profit.
Setting up a cargo service company of your own is as easy as it is profitable today and an excellent choice for anyone who loves flying. You could launch your business with just one or two small planes. You would need to design a very aggressive marketing and advertising strategy that would get your air shipment services "off the ground" in the shortest possible time.
In order to ensure success you should be ready to offer introductory incentives to attract customers. Connectivity and location are the two main factors on which your success in the air shipment business would depend, besides customer service, competitive pricing and flexibility.
There are therefore three major factors that influence the successful setting up of a cargo service business. These are an inherent love for flying, at least one plane (does not matter if it is small) and an excellent strategy for marketing and advertising. If you have all these ingredients, then you will be able to easily establish yourself as a profitable air cargo service.
You will find that there is growing number of people who are shifting from the regular air freight shipping companies to private ones because of their availability, flexibility and access to extreme locations. In slow business times, your business could alternate as a flying club.
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How to Import Goods from China Successfully and Securely?
China has been thriving in recent years and has been named as the “World’s factory” because of its high production and low labor cost. It seems to be a trend now to import goods from China directly since there will be middleman in between and hence one can get the latest and cheapest products.
“But how? I don’t speak Chinese and China is thousand miles away from my home”, you may wonder. This is still valid for a few years ago.
Things have changed and now you just need a few clicks online and you will have the latest qualified products to your home/office directly from China, thanks to the appearance of online wholesale shops in China in recent years.
Though it is much easier to order goods from China, a few things you should still need to be noted:
1. Products Quality
Products quality is always the primary concern of an importer. Many of the wholesalers claim that they will do some quality-checks before the products are sent out. This is a good service but I’d suggest you, to be safe, to find a site that offers samples so that you can have a check on the product yourself.
2. Delivery
Delivery time is another concern for an importer. Sometimes a product would become useless if it takes 2 months to be shipped. Try to find a company that locates in a large city, like Hong Kong, and at the same time they offer express courier service like UPS, EMS, etc.
3. Payment Gateway
Bank-wire was the only option before the internet times. Now different payment gateways based on transferring money through credit card have appeared. Paypal is one of the examples. Make sure the wholesale company offers Paypal-like payment gateway and charge-back and buyer protection are available.
4. Tax
Import tax can make your cost significantly increase. Almost most of the overseas online-shop will not be responsible for the import tax. But some of the better ones will try to lower the tax as much as possible for the customers. They will try to separate the goods into smaller packages, state the goods as gifts and a lower nominal value in the custom form so that the charges would be minimized.
5. MOQ
Many ebayers and small local shops would care much about the minimum order quantity. Only a few online wholesale shops (like http://www.asia-product.com) would offer no MOQ limit to the customers.
6. Drop-shipping
Drop shipping is a type of retailing in which the retailer does not keep goods/product in stock, but instead passes customer orders and shipment details to wholesalers, who then dispatch the goods to the customer directly. The retailer makes their profit on the difference between the wholesale and retail price. With the proliferation of online auctions, drop-shipping has become an important function of a wholesale site. However, only a few online wholesale shops will have drop-shipping function.
Kenny Lam is the Chief Operating Officer of EC Group, which is the mother company of Asia-Product.com To gain access to real-time prices for products direct from China, register now for free at http://www.asia-product.com
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Teak Wood & Furniture - Buying, Negotiating, Shipping & Quality Control
Upon embarking on my worldwide ministry, a nonprofit endeavor, I immediately fell in love with Asia. Home to two-thirds of the world's populace, Asia is a busy place to say the least. Wal-Mart certainly has made billions of dollars as a result of buying cheap products from China and selling them back home throughout North America.
Buying low and selling high is the easiest way to generate a profit margin. Finding a manufacturer and wholesale provider abroad who makes the product you desire at a substantially reduced price can become a cash cow for you if you properly navigate through all of the initial nuances of buying and importing.
Much of the world's teak is exported by Indonesia and Myanmar, two places most people don't dare to go. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim populace and home some al-Qaeda sympathizers who hate Americans, while Myanmar is very strict and quite communist governmentally.
I've been to Myanmar (formerly named Burma) 5 times. My first trip to Burma was in 1999. Foreigners can only enter Burma with a visa, which only allows you to stay for 28 days maximum. Before entering the country, the government requires you to give them $300 USD, which they give you their government notes to later exchange for "chaht" once you're inside the country. "Chaht" is a worthless currency in-exchangeable anywhere else in the world. Upon exchanging government notes for "chaht" you typically lost around 7% in those days. Hence the government gets your money first before anyone else sees it.
The food in Myanmar is some of the worst stuff I've ever tasted in the world and I've been to over 50 countries. Adding to the complexity of navigating through Burma is the dull, lethargic like manner of the people (from taxi drivers to shop keepers). This was not always the case, as in the late 80's there was a strong democratic movement. The communist government however crused the student democratic movement by taking bayonets into the University, where a peaceful protest was occurring. They killed all the student protestors and immediately threw a blanket of fear over the country. Hence the fearful and cautious disposition of the people, who seem to have little initiative and motivation.
As for Indonesia, it's got an oppressive history of its own. I've traveled through Indonesia from Sumatra to Papua and have visited the country 6 times. Indonesia killed over 250,000 people in East Timor over two decades before the tiny portion of the island was granted independence by the UN, but not before much bloodshed. Tsunami's killed another 200,000 in Banda Aceh (island of Sumatra), but before that Muslim militants where bombing and burning churches throughout the province. The island of Ambon experienced similar clashes between Muslims and Christians. That being said there have been many Christian martyrs who have been killed for their faith throughout Indonesia.
Police and government official bribery and corruption remains commonplace and regularly practiced throughout Indonesia. It can take months if not years to collect all permits to do business, jump through bureaucratic hoops, pay entry fees to all parties involved, and than after making a deal ensure quality control and proper shipment of your goods on the other side.
Nevertheless if you can endure all of this, or find someone to represent you and do the dirty work on your behalf, teak can be a lucrative and profitable investment. Keep in mind government buildings and offices can be shut down rather quickly when there is a bomb threat. The United States Embassy in Jakarta has been shut down numerous times under such threats and security precautions. Even the island of Bali had a popular disco bombed and hundreds killed.
Teak (Tectona), is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. They are large trees, growing to 30-40 m tall, deciduous in the dry season.
Teak is a favorite among furniture lovers throughout the world. Teak is a dense, coarse, close-grained hardwood. It naturally contains high levels of resinous oil that acts as an insect repellent and allows it to be resistant to moisture and the drying effects of weather. Teak also contains silica, which creates a density to the wood that allows it to be resistant to fungal decay, water, rotting, warping, shrinking, swelling and many chemicals. It will not rust or corrode metals it comes in contact with and it can withstand the elements of all seasons. No other wood compares to teak regarding its durability, elegance, stability and low maintenance; thus making it the ultimate material choice for furniture construction.
Teak timber is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, boat decks, and other articles where weather resistance is desired. It is also used for indoor flooring and as a veneer for indoor furnishings. Teak is used in the construction of outdoor furniture and in various aspects of ship building because of its virtually indestructible composition. Teak yachts are the paragon of elegance as teak graces the decks of thousands of sailing vessels. Teak has been the mainstay of the boat building industry for several centuries. The furniture weathers beautifully and can be left untreated outdoors without the risk of rotting.
Teak requires minimal maintenance and does not need to be sealed or treated on a regular basis. The inherent imperfections present in teak wood enhance its natural beauty and adds uniqueness to each piece. When first purchased, the furniture is a bright, golden color and its natural oils make it appear polished. The surface oil evaporates within the first week, but the oil below the surface will last the lifetime of the furniture and enables the unmatched durability of the wood. After one or two seasons outdoors, the wood will turn to a silver-gray. And it will remain like that without ever warping, twisting, rotting or splintering. Teak wood furniture is knot-free, smooth, handsome and will never need to be replaced.
The world's most valuable hardwood, teak is both beautiful. Teak's golden brown luster, decorative grain and unique properties have made it one of the most demanded woods of the world. There are many uses for teak. Teak does not warp, crack or turn black when in contact with metals. It is ideal for marine use.
Authentic teak furniture is the standard of outdoor furniture that all other woods and materials are compared. Many homeowners scramble to cover, store, and/or weatherproof aluminum, metal or other type of wood outdoor furniture when bad weather approaches. This is a dilemma that owners of teak furniture do not need to fret about because teak wood can be exposed to the all elements. It is wise to be leery of claims of ”teak-like” furniture. Oftentimes, this furniture is made of other woods that are not as durable as teak, such as; Nyatoah, Shorea wood, or Eucalyptus wood. These are Class 3 woods that are non-durable, susceptible to termite and other insect attacks, and need to be treated regularly with teak or linseed oil if used outdoors. Other Class 3 woods include American Walnut, Red Cedar, Japanese Oak, and African Mohagany. Teak wood is rated as a Class 1 wood meaning it is resistant to weather, insects, warping and is extremely durable.
Some manufacturers will treat furniture made of other woods and materials with teak oil. These manufacturers imply their furniture is actually teak and/or is just as durable, dependable and resistant to insects and harsh elements as genuine teak furniture is. These claims are false; while the oil does aid in adding some resistance and durability to other woods, the oil needs to be re-applied often. Furniture constructed with teak wood is able to withstand the elements for a century or more.
If you can find someone to be your liaison and overseas rep on the ground in southeast Asia, there is no limits to what you can do with teak. Buyers are always eager and ready. Retailers and sellers just need to deal with the harsh reality of knowing the culture, entering the countries who provide the precious commodity, and patiently dealing with the locals to establish an ongoing business relationship to keep the teak coming your way. The other alternative is to hire someone to do the dirty work for you.
Paul Davis is a skillful negotiator and buyer frequently traveling throughout Asia, his 2nd home. Greatly loved by people throughout Asia, Paul understands the cultural peculiarities and is able to connect and communicate well with people.
Trained in Strategic Negotiations & Deal-making at Harvard Business School, International Law at Hong Kong University, and Advanced Interrogation - Paul is business savvy and trustworthy.
Paul is a worldwide professional speaker, life purpose coach, and minister. Paul is the author of several books including Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems that Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion.
Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world. Paul has served in many war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations.
Contact Paul to represent you in the purchase of teak or any other precious commodity you'd like to import from Asia.
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705
http://www.CreativeCommunications.TV
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New Options in Luggage Shipping Services
Getting your luggage from Point A to Point B ought to be simple, but between TSA regulations and differing procedures at most airports, it’s turning into one of the biggest challenges for travelers. And now two airlines – Spirit and British Airways – have announced that they’re going to start charging passengers for the convenience if having their suitcases loaded onto the plane.
Miramar, Fla.-based Spirit Airlines announced earlier this month that they’ll be charging $5 for one or two checked bags if customers make reservations online. Travelers who don’t use Spirit’s online reservation service will pay double -- $10 a piece for one or two bags, and a whopping $100 for a third piece of checked luggage. You’re still allowed one carry-on for free, but Spirit’s also going to charge $1 for soft drinks, coffee and tea. The new policy affects all flights taken after June 20.
They’re not the first to do this, and certainly won’t be the last. The small Dublin-based airline Ryanair began charging 3.50 euros per checked bag last year, and Air Canada offers passengers $5 off their fare if they don’t check any luggage. And now British Airways, who still allows you one checked bag for free, has started charging passengers on long flights to Europe and Asia a stunning 120 pounds ($236) for each extra bag. Passengers on domestic flights will have to pay 30 pounds ($59) for each additional bag, while each additional piece of luggage on flights to Europe will cost 60 pounds ($118).
On the plus side, you now have more options for having your luggage delivered to your destination than ever before. Where shipping ski and golf equipment, excess baggage, or international delivery was once a huge headache, a number of companies have stepped up to the plate to serve travelers with special baggage needs. Cruiseshippers.com still offer the only service that ships luggage for cruise passengers. LuggageClub.com and LuggageFree.com both offer door-to-door service that offers a range of methods for delivering regular luggage and odd-sized and cumbersome baggage such as your skis, golf clubs, baby seat, surfboard or wheelchair make it from your home to your destination. They also work with business clients to deliver materials for conventions and trade shows. You can find other companies that provide these services by searching "luggage shipping" in Google or you can request these services through your travel agent.
However you look at it, it appears that traveling is soon going to mean paying for baggage handling, whether you’re checking it at the airport or paying for a delivery
Stormy Knight, Certified Travel Agent, owns and operates BargainTravel.com, a site specializing in low-cost travel options and discount consolidator flights. Stop by and join the community of travel savers.http://www.bargaintravel.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stormy_Knight
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Non Conventional Methods Of Freight Shipping - LTL Freight Means More Dollars To Your Business
LTL Freight..
When your business begins to grow, you can no longer use the conventional methods of delivering your goods to your customers. If, let's say, in the past, you have always used the postal courier to send goods to your customers on a fortnightly basis, you are not able to use this same method anymore, especially when you have to send goods to your customers twice a week now. Not only will it cost more, it is also time consuming as you keep running to and fro the post office to manage your deliveries. So, what do you do then? There is one great option that you can consider - LTL freight carriers.
Never heard of LTL freights? Well, LTL is short for less-than-truckload - meaning that the cargo that is being shipped is between 100lbs and 20,000lbs, hence, it does not require the space of an entire truck by itself. This means, if you have various shipments between 100lbs and 20,000lbs going out to your customers, LTL freight is the way to go. With LTL freight, you only pay for the space that you use, as LTL shipments are shipments that are consolidated into a trailer or a truck that are going to the same destinations. Only in very rare occasions you will find a shipment or two of an LTL freight carrier going to different locations - and most of the time, the locations are not really too far apart.
What happens is that the less than truckload freight carriers would arrange to collect shipments from different shippers and they will then consolidate all the shipments onto their own enclosed trailers or trucks. Usually, the drivers would start their day by making delivery of shipments first and then begin to pick up shipments or freights from respective shippers. Therefore, you would notice that the deliveries of shipments are usually performed in the mornings, while pickups are done in the afternoons.
The transit times for LTL freights are usually longer compared to FTL freights because of the dependence of the makeup of the network of Terminals and Breakbulks that are operated by any given carrier and that said carrier's beyond. You may think that this is a setback of using LTL freight carriers, but if your shipment is being picked up and delivered by the same freight terminal, your shipment would most likely be delivered to your customer's place on the next business day after pickup. Hence, it is important to check with your LTL freight carrier on the transit time required for the delivery of your shipment.
If you compare the cost of using an LTL carrier to having to hire an entire truck just for one exclusive shipment that would not utilize the full space of the truck, you will surely see that using LTL freight is a whole lot more cost saving. This is the reason why many business operators would prefer to use an LTL carrier to transport their shipment, as they only need to pay a fraction of the cost of hiring an entire truck. One site that may offer a solution to your logistics needs is http://www.saveonfreight.com/truckload.php
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dean_McNeely
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