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The Fifo and Lifo methods: meaning and differences

A guide to understanding how the two most frequently used methods of goods flow management […]

CTI official partner of WelfareCare for breast cancer prevention

We have chosen to join the initiative proposed by @WelfareCare dedicated to the prevention of […]

Cross Docking: Meaning and Method

Cross docking is a supply chain technique to improve warehouse logistics management. This distribution strategy […]

Incoterms CPT: what does it mean?

CPT, literally “Carriage Paid To” is one of the clauses in international sales contracts and […]

The difference between free port and assigned port

“Free port” and “assigned port” are terms easily encountered in the world of trade and […]

Bill Of Lading: what it is and how to fill it out

What is the Bill of Lading? The Bill of Lading (B/L) is a basic document […]

Importing/exporting to China: how to ship goods to and from China

Import and export regulations in China and the customs procedures required can cause problems for […]

Incoterms: what they are and what they mean

Find out what incoterms are, the rules that precisely identify the seller's and buyer's responsibilities, as well as the costs of transporting goods.

Ex Works: meaning and risks of the term EXW

Ex Works is one of the Incoterms that regulates the exchange of goods. Find out what this delivery term means and learn about the risks and costs.

Electronic Data Interchange: what is an EDI system?

The EDI system is a technology that enables the inter-company exchange of standardized data, such as invoices and delivery notes. Read more about it in the article.

REX system: what it is and how to become a registered exporter

Customs procedures, as we have also seen in an article on import/export to the article […]

Environmental labeling of packaging: guidelines and obligations

In an increasingly eco-conscious world, packaging waste management is a relevant issue. Hence, environmental labeling […]

Milk run logistics: what it is and how it works

In logistics, the milk run system is a method of shipping goods used to transport […]

Customs clearance: what it means and how it works

In international trade, it can happen that goods, before reaching their destination, must go through […]

Logistics management: the key to success for trade fairs

To plan the logistics of a trade fair, it is essential to take many factors […]

Importing/exporting to England: How to ship goods to and from the UK?

Since England’s exit from the European Union, the free circulation of goods to and from […]

Intermodal transport: what it is and what the advantages are

Intermodal transport is one of the main logistics areas that we deal with here at […]

Order Picking: what it is and how it works

Order picking is one of the most important steps in the order fulfilment process, but […]

Declaration of preferential origin: meaning and regulations

Obtaining the status of preferential origin for your products is key for exporting companies that […]

Integrated logistics: what is it and how does it work?

Over the years, here at C. T. I. International Forwarder our specialization in the integrated […]

Why is my merchandise taking so long to arrive?

Among the various problems triggered by the Coronavirus there are also those related to logistics, […]

Concepts of origin

The subject is highly complex but we will try to provide a basic idea; for […]

C.T.I for MIDO: the official shippers of the eyewear show

MIDO, the international optics, optometry and ophthalmology exhibition that will be in Rho Fiera […]

Groupage Transport: A C.T.I. Service.

Groupage transport is a particular type of shipment that consists in combining goods ordered […]

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