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Export News, Trade Updates & Market Trends
137 articles tracking export news, global trade updates and commodity market trends across food, oils, grains and metals.
Our export news desk follows the shipments our buyers actually book: frozen chicken, seafood and pork, rice and maize, edible oils, nuts, dried fruit, milk powder and recyclable metals. Each update ties commodity market trends to the numbers that decide a deal — FOB and CIF price direction, ocean freight and reefer rates, container availability, port congestion and demurrage risk.
Alongside price and trade updates you will find practical export guidance: HS codes and tariff headings, inspection and certificate requirements, Incoterms choices, and trade finance instruments such as L/C, SBLC and T/T (MT103). Use the market trends to time your purchase, then request a quotation or check transit times to your port.
Latest export market updates
February 12, 2024
Ex Works (EXW) Incoterms – Explained In International Trade
Ex-Works (EXW) Meaning EXW Incoterm stands for EX Works, an international trading principle or Incoterm© was first introduced in 1936
February 9, 2024
House Bill of Lading | Meaning, Format & more
In the shipping industry, execution is a critical element of each stage; right from loading the cargo to its delivery.
January 31, 2024
Various types of Post Shipment Finance available to Indian Exporters
Post-shipment finance is a special credit or loan given to exporters by banks against a shipment of goods sent to
January 30, 2024
A Guide to Export Finance for Business Growth
What is Export Finance ? Export finance refers to the various financial products and services that are available to companies
January 28, 2024
How Does Packing Credit Work In Export?
In international trade, importers are often cautious about making advance payments to their exporter for several reasons. This, however, may
January 20, 2024
What Are High Cube Containers in Shipping? Meaning, Types & Uses
Maritime shipping has witnessed a steady growth between 1980 and 2020 with over 1.5 billion tons of cargo being transported
January 19, 2024
Export Incentives in India 2022 | Schemes, Benefits & Types
What are Export Incentives? Export incentives are provided to exporters as an acknowledgement for bringing in foreign exchange, and to
January 17, 2024
DAP (Delivered At Place) Incoterms in Shipping & Customs
The revised 2020 publication of incoterms includes the DAP rule, wherein the seller is responsible for unloading of goods at
January 9, 2024
Telex Release | Meaning & The Complete Guide to Shipping
What is a telex release? A telex release is an electronic message sent from an agent or a shipping line
December 26, 2023
Export Inspection Council (EIC) of India | Importance of the Certification in export
The Export Inspection Council (EIC) is India’s official export-certification authority, formed to certify the safety and quality of products that
November 29, 2023
ICEGATE (CBEC) In Indian Customs – Registration, BLs & Payments
What is ICEGATE? ICEGATE stands for Indian Customs and Central Excise Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange (EC/EDI) Gateway. The EC and
October 11, 2023
LCL Shipments in Logistics & Shipping – Meaning, Costs & More
Exporters always prioritize favorable shipping conditions while exporting their goods. Given the multiple routes available for shipping, there is a