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The difference between requesting samples from suppliers and skipping this step can likely determine the success or failure of a commercial operation in which a lot of time and money has been invested. Trusting that a supplier thousands of kilometers away, who speaks a different language and has a different way of understanding business, will […]

Importing goods from countries outside the European Union (transit within the EU is not considered importation but rather intra-community acquisition) can pose significant risks and complications for those who are not experts, especially if they are not advised by a company specialized in this type of management, such as Bull Importer. From our blog, we […]

The flexitank is a high-capacity, safe, and efficient flexible tank, especially designed for the importation of bulk liquids by sea. Its versatility, with capacities ranging from 10,000 to 24,000 liters and a wide range of types to suit all needs, makes it the ideal system for maritime transport of liquids of any density. The installation […]

The logistics of importation in the pharmaceutical industry is an extremely complex process that requires rigorous handling during maritime transportation. From medicines to biological materials such as blood or tissues, they need to be transported at a constant temperature, as a variation of a few degrees can lead to the rejection of the product, resulting […]

The Incoterm (International Commercial Terms) sets out the conditions agreed upon between the exporter and the importer regarding the delivery of goods, transaction costs, and responsibilities of each involved party. The most commonly used Incoterms when importing from China are CIF and FOB, two modalities of managing maritime transportation that have significant differences in terms […]

Planning timing for autumn imports is key to not breaking the supply chain, especially in sectors where seasonality drives a peak in sales. In Spain, flowers peak in the last week of October, driven by the All Saints’ Day holiday. In other sectors, such as textiles and footwear, the new season kicks off with garments […]

The responsibilities of a customs agent consist of facilitating the import and export of goods subject to customs inspection. Among their tasks are the proper classification of merchandise, the calculation of dutiable value, and determining which products are subject to restrictions and controls. To carry out this work, they must have a thorough understanding of […]

Less Than Container Load (LCL) shipping is used when the cargo is not sufficient to fill a full container. LCL shipping means that the goods must share a container with products from other suppliers. This system is often used by importers of small volumes of goods who opt for consolidation to save costs. Consolidation or […]

The import letter of credit is a document by which the importer commits to paying the supplier of the goods. It is considered the safest payment method in imports, as it is the customer’s or importer’s bank that undertakes to pay the exporter’s bank the agreed amount of money in the international sales contract.The main […]

Less Than Container Load), meaning the goods will share the container with products from other suppliers. It is the preferred system for importers of small volumes who opt for group purchases. Group purchasing or consolidation has many advantages, especially for SMEs, compared to FCL (full container load) shipping. However, LCL shipping for imports requires precise […]