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E-Commerce Growth Drives Rising Fulfillment Costs for Retailers
Online retail is booming, global e-commerce revenue is projected to hit $6.3 trillion in 2024, a significant 8.76% jump from the previous year. As more and more customers move online, everyone from brick-and-mortar chains to virtual stores is finding it necessary to...
Is Drone Delivery Changing the Future of the Shipping Industry?
Drone Delivery Drone shipments worldwide totaled 2.4 million units in 2023, and are projected to exceed 3.1 million units per year by the close of 2025. so you can imagine the drone delivery industry shortly due to the great solutions that can be presented. Companies...
The Global Logistical Challenges of Online Retail
Online Retail It’s undeniable -- in the last couple of years, Online Retail has gone worldwide. In 2017, depressed oil prices lowered retail sales for brick-and-mortar stores, while online retailers saw a 27% revenue growth, reaching nearly $2 trillion in sales. With...
What is the meaning of Countervailing Duties CVDs?
The World Trade Organization (WTO) allows its member countries to impose countervailing duties (CVDs) to mitigate the negative impact that certain imports can have on domestic industries. At GCE Logistics, our team, specializing in Exporter of Record services,...
How to Deliver Imports to Amazon FBA IOR from Abroad?
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) IOR is one of the most advanced fulfillment networks in the world because your business can greatly benefit from selling goods through this platform. With FBA, you don't need to set up your distribution center. Amazon will collect, pack,...
What is the Meaning of the Incoterm DDP?
The parties involved in foreign trade need to pay as much attention to the terms of the sales contract as to the sales price. To remove confusion regarding terms related to international sales contracts, most countries have adopted an international set of trade terms...
What Does DEQ Mean in International Sales Contracts?
DEG: Delivered Ex Quay When it comes to international trade, many terms can cause confusion resulting in undesirable practical consequences. One such term that we will discuss in this article is delivered ex quay or DEQ. After reading this article, you will have a...
What you Should Know about Drone Imports?
Drone Imports Drones represent a viable technological tool for many different industries. There is a lot of potential regarding the use of the unmanned aerial vehicle. New advancements in drone technologies have made it possible for its use in different businesses....
Tips to Maintain Classic Cars
Tips to Maintain Classic Cars Contrary to what some people think, maintaining a classic car is not about keeping it nice and clean indoors. More important than that is to treat and preserve your vehicle’s engine, keeping the fluids in check and driving it as often as...
Why Choose a Freight Forwarder Offering IOR/EOR Services?
Learn why relying on a freight forwarder that offers a an IOR EOR Service (Importer of Record / Exporter of Record) for your import and export needs is the most efficient thing to do
6 Tips To Save Costs When Importing or Exporting Goods
Importing and Exporting Tips No one likes additional shipping costs or unexpected expenses when moving cargo. However, the freight industry has many regulations, and people can easily be overcharged if they're not familiar with the process and how to handle import and...
How To Manage Risks Of Your Project Cargo?
Project Cargo Risks Billions of dollars of Project-critical equipment are shipped around the world each year. These shipments involve various risks due to the nature of the cargo, transport logistics, and tight timeframes. Failures and accidents in this type of...
International Car Shipping: 4 Mistakes To Avoid
International Car Shipping Mistakes The need for vehicle transport abroad becomes necessary for many individuals, due to a range of different factors. You might need to transport your vehicle for reasons like moving overseas, importing a rare classic car, or buying a...
5 Factors That Can Affect Ocean Freight Rates
When transporting commodities through oceanic routes, there are several factors to consider to ensure a successful freight. Many variables must be considered when choosing a freight forwarder for ocean cargo. Transporters should fully understand these factors and...
Food Importation in the UAE
Shipping perishable items can give you a lot of headaches, because there are many restrictions and requirements you need to consider when doing so, and these can vary a lot from country to country. However, especially in the United Arab Emirates, food importation is...
How to Avoid Car Shipping Problems
When you are planning to move a car from/to overseas, there are many international car shipping businesses to choose from. While they serve the same purpose, there can be a difference in the quality of service. Choose a reliable company like GCE Logistics to guide...