International transportation of oversized cargo is one of the most complex types of delivery. It is important to plan the entire transportation process in accordance with the characteristics of the cargo, the rules and regulations governed by law, and to obtain the appropriate permits. In this article, we'll look at what oversized cargo is, what it can be, and what kind of transport to choose for this type of transportation.

International trade is a kind of marathon where customs control plays the role of a key checkpoint. To get through this stage without any delays, you need to understand the intricacies of customs clearance. We have prepared a guide to customs clearance for exporters and importers that will help you understand the documents and procedures without unnecessary worries.

For more than three years, DiFreight has been helping Ukrainian entrepreneurs establish business with China. And now we have decided to share our experience with a wider audience. How? Through an interesting and free YouTube course "How to start a business with China". Interested? Then read on.

On August 19, 2023, a new law of the Republic of Poland came into force, which establishes new rules for carriers engaged in transportation operations between Ukraine and Poland. We will tell you what this means for carriers from Ukraine.

Transportation of goods from China is a complex process that involves many stages and potential dangers. From delays in delivery and possible cargo damage to customs problems and other unforeseen circumstances, all these risks can negatively affect your company's finances and reputation. In this article, we will tell you about the key aspects of cargo insurance during transportation from China.

On February 10, 2024, the Chinese will celebrate the New Year. The Chinese New Year is a time when most of the country shuts down for several weeks, which affects all areas of business, including logistics. Therefore, when planning the procurement and delivery of goods from China, it is important to have everything you need in time for the holidays. What goods from China are in high demand? Read on to find out!

In Ukraine, there is a clearly defined list of goods whose imports are prohibited or restricted by state regulations. The reasons for such restrictions vary from protecting domestic production and consumers to fulfilling international obligations. In this article, we take a closer look at which goods are included in this list so that you understand what you can and cannot transport across the border.

Effective interaction between customers and customs brokers is the key to smooth transportation and delivery of goods. However, brokers often use professional jargon when negotiating, discussing contract details, and describing logistics processes. In order to help you clearly understand what your broker is saying and to keep up with all the nuances of your transaction, we have prepared this useful glossary of brokerage terms.

There is a widespread misconception among small and medium-sized businesses that partnerships with freight forwarders or carriers are only appropriate for large volumes of cargo. In this article, we explain why this opinion is wrong and talk about the benefits of working with logistics companies regardless of the size of your business.

China has a reputation as a global manufacturing giant and offers endless opportunities for entrepreneurs from all over the world. However, newcomers are concerned about how to start a business with China. What are the pitfalls and how to avoid difficulties? Today we are going to tell you step by step how to build fruitful cooperation with China.

Charging stations, generators and other alternative energy sources have already become a real salvation for many households and offices. The demand for these products is actively growing, which confirms their effectiveness and relevance. It is better to prepare for any eventuality in advance than to face inconvenience during them. Today I'm talking about products from China that will help you live more or less comfortably and continue to work, even if the light suddenly disappears.

Cargo delays during sea transportation require additional efforts to resolve these issues, but also often lead to unforeseen financial losses. Among them are payments for lay-up and delay of containers that are too long at the port of destination or were not returned to the warehouse on time. Today we will understand in detail what demurrage, detention and storage are, what is the difference between them.

Due to the war and economic difficulties, Ukrainian entrepreneurs had to reformat their business and establish cooperation with European countries. However, it is not always clear how to effectively organize the delivery of goods to end consumers in Europe. To solve this problem, the DiFreight company introduced the delivery of parcels from Ukraine to Poland, Germany or any other European country. Today we will consider the features of this service and its advantages for Ukrainian business.

During a year and a half of intense military operations, the fate of Ukraine became the subject of special attention of the international community. Widespread support from our Western allies and international organizations reinforces belief in victory and helps the nation endure. Among the important aspects of this support is humanitarian aid to both civilians and the military. Today we are talking about the specifics of transporting humanitarian aid to Ukraine under martial law.

Thousands of goods cross country borders every day. How to confirm the quality of products and guarantee the safety and health of consumers when importing or exporting products of animal and plant origin? Today we are telling you about the peculiarities of veterinary-sanitary and phytosanitary control of goods.

When transporting goods across the borders of the European Union, companies are regularly faced with the need to issue an EX-1 export declaration. This document not only confirms the legitimacy of the export of goods, but also serves as a key element in the coordination of customs and trade procedures. In the article, we will consider in detail what an export declaration is and talk about the specifics of its preparation.

Sea transportation of goods involves a complex of stages: from the delivery of the goods to the port to its unloading and further delivery after arrival. The key procedures in this process are regrinding and forwarding of cargo at the port. In this article, we will consider their significance and features in the framework of maritime logistics.

The DiFreight company does not stand still and is constantly looking for ways to optimize logistics processes and improve the quality of customer service. That is why we opened a new warehouse in China, in the city of Foshan. Today we tell you more about the new lineup.blog-ua/new-warehouse

Starting a business with China, especially when it comes to purchasing goods, requires a deep understanding of market conditions, knowledge of local culture and business etiquette. One of the problems faced by entrepreneurs at this stage is the search for up-to-date and reliable information on the organization of product deliveries from China. But DiFreight has found a way around this problem. Read on, now I'll tell you everything.

Incoterms rules determine who (the seller or the buyer) is responsible for transportation, insurance, customs clearance and the risk of loss or damage to the goods and until what point. In this article, we talk about Free on Board (FOB) delivery terms.

Equipment from China is one of the most popular and sought-after market segments. Chinese manufacturers quickly respond to changes in consumer needs and release new models of devices that meet modern trends. In this article, I talk about five trendy electronic products that will be a great addition to your store's assortment.

Equipment from China is one of the most popular and sought-after market segments. Chinese manufacturers quickly respond to changes in consumer needs and release new models of devices that meet modern trends. In this article, I talk about five trendy electronic products that will be a great addition to your store's assortment.

The growing popularity of Chinese goods on the world market presents customers with the task of checking product quality. How to be sure that there is no shortage and the right amount of the product, if the seller is on the other side of the world? Inspection of the product at the place of purchase helps you avoid the hassle of returning or exchanging a defective product.

On July 30, the logistics company DiFreight turns 3 years old. What happened during this time? We tell you how we changed, overcame all challenges and became even better for our customers.

Customs clearance of cargo is an important stage of international freight transportation that requires knowledge of legislation, documentation and procedures. Without proper clearance, your cargo may be detained, fined or confiscated, resulting in losses and customer dissatisfaction. The services of a customs broker will help you avoid such problems and ensure fast and correct customs clearance of cargo.

If you sell children's products, you know that this market is very competitive and dynamic. Today I will tell you which children's products from China will have high demand, excellent quality and a profitable price.

The price of the product for the final consumer and the profitability of the business for the entrepreneur depend on the cost of shipping from China. But do you know exactly how this value is formed? We explain what freight is and talk about the main factors that affect the cost of transportation.

Is it possible to bring goods of famous brands from China? This question often arises for those involved in international trade. In the article, we consider the essence of intellectual property, the main aspects of its regulation and problems related to the transportation of brands from China.

When buying wholesale from China, there are many questions related to transportation, insurance, customs clearance, and the distribution of risks and costs between the seller and the buyer. In order to simplify these processes, there are Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) rules, which determine the conditions for the supply of goods and the obligations of the parties under the sales contract. In this article, we explain what EXW deliveries are.

LTL (Less Truck Load) transportation is a groupage service that allows you to efficiently and profitably organize the transportation of several cargoes from different consignors in one vehicle. In this article, we will consider the features of LTL delivery between Ukraine and England.

Do you want to expand your business and enter the international market? Thanks to the FBM model, you can become a real player in the field of e-commerce. But what is FBM and how does it work? Let's figure it out.

Do you want to expand your business and enter the international market? The stars of the FBM model, you can become a reference engraver in the field of electronic commerce. But what is FBM and how does it work? Well, let's sort it out.

Logistics in international trade plays a crucial role, especially when we are dealing with such a large country as China. The Chinese logistics system has its own peculiarities and challenges. Today I will tell you why your goods from China are delayed at the time of purchase, and most importantly, how to minimize these delays.

For successful transportation, it is important to deliver the cargo to the destination on time, without delays. Unfortunately, in terms of logistics, crossing the border is often an unknown variable that significantly affects the delivery time of goods. We tell you how this problem was solved in Ukraine.

Buying seasonal goods in China in the "off-season" is a profitable investment. The strategy works without fail from year to year: in the summer you order goods, and in the winter you get from them 40% to 100% profit. Investments are minimal, and the profit can make you very happy! Today I will share with you the top running goods and tell you how to profitably buy them in China.

Purchasing goods in China has recently become an increasingly profitable solution for both business and personal needs. But the procurement process in most cases is accompanied by a number of complications. Often, before coming to Difreight, customers try to place orders on their own and "stuff the cones". Today I will talk about common difficulties that our clients faced before starting cooperation.

Instead of using ordinary bitcoins, tokens and other electronic currency, China decided to create its own. In the same year, China's central bank ruled that the digital yuan is a national currency that can be used as a supplement to existing cash and electronic payments. We learned how the digital yuan affected the transformation of the logistics market and found many interesting advantages.

We have repeatedly told what to pay attention to when ordering goods from China to Ukraine or vice versa. But let's change direction. We have prepared 5 important tips for Ukrainians who are currently in the USA and want to start their commodity or any other business there, which consists in cooperation with China.

Why is it profitable for Ukrainian business to sell goods from China. The country's market is constantly growing and expanding. But that's not all. Read 7 important advantages of trade with China in the article.

Despite the war, political conflicts in different countries, trade continues and gives entrepreneurs from different European countries the opportunity to build a successful business. And consumers — to use goods produced by China at moderately low prices compared to the USA. And it is the transportation route from China to Europe that is the most popular with its features, advantages and disadvantages. Let's talk about that.

35 days, 861 hours, 51,420 minutes - that's how long the longest film in history, called "Logistics", lasts. In it you will not predictably sharp plots, famous Hollywood actors and comedic antics. It is the journey of an ordinary product from China, namely, an electronic pedometer from the store where it is sold. To the factory where it was produced. Yes, yes, we did not mix anything up. Return route.

Hello, today I will tell you what impresses me the most about Chinese goods and share the TOP 5 products that this amazing eastern country sells. In general, the Chinese are known for their eccentricity and ingenuity. They create the most unexpected things, which at first seem like junk, and then are actively used in everyday life. For example: catnip balls, gel cleaning cloth, handle for packages and bags, a pan with two compartments and much more.

I often receive questions about the Pinduoduo platform, which is a large Chinese marketplace that appeared only 7 years ago, but has already managed to become a worthy competitor to TaoBao, Alibaba. And most of the questions I get are about security. People are surprised that the prices can be so low, which is why not everyone trusts Pinduoduo. Today I propose to analyze 3 main questions:

Are you looking for the latest technological developments that can be started and implemented in Ukraine? Don't know where to get suppliers and buy current products at the lowest prices? Have you heard anything about the Canton Fair in China, which will be held from April 15 to May 5? Let's talk!

The fastest and most reliable way to deliver goods from China is to order air delivery. Especially, according to the tariffs that are currently in effect in our country. But about that later. Today we will talk about what features, terms and conditions of delivery from China are currently offered by airlines.

Today we will talk not only about logistics, but also about the developments that Amazon has introduced to increase the number of users of its platform. Namely, about Amazon Prime and its functions for consumers and entrepreneurs who are engaged in the transportation of goods from other countries to Ukraine and vice versa.

Incoterms are international commercial terms that allow entrepreneurs to import and export goods. Today we will talk about Incoterms for international sea transportation. It is important that in this article you will find only general information on 5 types of Incoterms.

Hello, this is Volodymyr, an employee of the Difreight company, who purchases and helps you communicate with a supplier of goods from China to Ukraine. Today I want to talk about the low prices in the Asian market that we are all hunting for. After all, many beginners, seeing low prices for current products, rejoice and rush to buy everything. Why you should not do this, as well as what are the buyer's rules, I will tell you in the article.

Today we will analyze how and what is the difference between volumetric and actual cargo weight. And we will also help you learn how the volumetric weight is calculated for different types of transportation.

We have prepared an instruction for you that will help you go through all the stages of registration on the Yesel website and start managing your stocks at DiFreight warehouses in the USA. But before that, let's talk about the advantages of this platform

Every day, people independently buy goods in China. But it is not every day that they manage to guess whether it will sell or not. To make it easier for you to navigate the trends, I will tell you in more detail about the TOP products to buy in China for the spring of 2023.

In order to successfully import cargo, it is necessary to go through many stages of registration, pay taxes, obtain guarantees and permission for transportation. And also issue a customs bond. Today we will tell you how to get a Bond (customs bond) and why it is necessary.

Dangerous cargo is a separate category of goods, which is included and prescribed in the Law of Ukraine No. 1644 on the transportation of dangerous goods. The category includes materials, products, substances that, due to their properties and external factors, can explode, damage buildings, start a fire, and cause any damage, damage to people and the environment. These goods include batteries.

You have your own business. Your business is going up. There is a demand for the product. Time to scale! Namely, to adjust the supply process and create a stock that will be delivered on time and quickly sold in the buyer's market. Moreover, if you optimize stocks and adjust deliveries in time (eliminate delays, lack of goods, dishonest suppliers), you will be able to reduce costs and develop a base of regular and loyal customers.

We will tell you how we transport goods and what helps us not to lose any packaging during transportation from warehouse to warehouse. And we will also share one practice that will ensure your cargo a successful journey from point A to point B.

Are you planning to start cooperation with the Chinese market? Do you want to transport goods and not overpay for logistics? At Defreight, we know how to help you. But before that, we suggest that you understand the specifics of cooperation with the Chinese so that you immediately understand your risks and know how to avoid problems and fraud on the part of suppliers.

In the article we will consider the following questions: What products to choose for the spring and summer season? How to quickly get your shipment from China? Where can I find out about other trending products to make the sale successful?

Just imagine, modern cargo ships are capable of transporting more than 24,000 TEU. And this is what motivates the world's famous carriers to compete with each other and create even more large-scale sea transport. Today we will tell how a Taiwanese company created the largest container ship in the world in July 2022 and what came of it.

Read the article to find out: What is VAT and what does England have to do with it? How does the deferred VAT system work? What is the price of receiving VAT and why is it necessary? Do you as an entrepreneur have to pay VAT for customers?

What is collective delivery and what are its advantages? How safe is it to order additional cargo transportation? What is pooling? The answers will help you better understand the issues of transportation and voice your needs without problems and order services from logisticians when necessary.

What to ask logistics partners about? What to pay attention to when concluding a contract? What mistakes should be avoided? How to save in the end? If you are an entrepreneur or already an experienced businessman and plan to build a financially successful and customer-oriented business thanks to accurate logistics, this material is for you.

It is quite difficult for newcomers and startups to bring their product to the TOP and gain a competitive profit among players. Why? At the beginning of the journey, you can get lost with the product, it is not enough to understand the placement of the product in categories. And also make 5 serious mistakes that will block your path to becoming a successful Amazon entrepreneur. What are these mistakes and how to avoid them?

Not all Ukrainians know how to save on shipping and who should be trusted with it. People go to postal services and overpay or lose their mail because of poor service. We decided to share our experience and talk about the features of shipments to Europe and offers for our customers.

Since the moment when Europe and Ukraine began to cooperate economically, Ukrainian rules and regulations have been harmonized with EU norms. Could Ukrainian entrepreneurs work in the EU without concluding this agreement? Could. How and why then the agreement? We tell in the article.

Will the New Year's event affect delivery times and warehouse operations? Will we be able to receive the shipment on time, and not after the relevance of the purchased item has tripled?

What are the types of FDA certificate? For which products is it necessary? Why is it important to have one if you work in the US, Canada or Australia?

Well, if you're ready to go head-to-head with the bureaucratic permit machine, we've got you covered with Plan A. It'll save you money, get rid of 10,000 nerve cells, and delay the transportation process by a few weeks (no joke).

And if my cargo will lose? Do you exactly follow the terms? Do you not change the price after signing the agreement? Will I get a guarantee that everything will be OK with the cargo? and other

What are the peculiarities of delivery to Europe and from Europe for small and medium-sized businesses? What problems do entrepreneurs face most often and with the help of whom can they be solved?

How to buy generators in China? What should be prepared for transportation? How did the cancellation of customs affect the transportation of generators?

What other advantages are hidden behind this document and why the hands of Ukrainian entrepreneurs to build business in Europe have become tired.

It is time to prepare for the spring season and to buy goods that will be useful to gardeners, home-made vegetables lovers and agricultural enterprises.