Vara Allied Blog

Importing windows from China can save you a fortune, but it also has the potential to cost you a lot more if you don’t know what you’re doing. Find out how you can avoid the pitfalls.

The Incoterm CIF is very popular with buyers, because a lot of the responsibility sits with the seller. Find out if it’s one that suits your business and shipments.

The start of a new decade heralds the beginning of a new set of Incoterms®. Here’s what you need to know about Incoterms® 2020.

Carriage Insurance Paid To (CIP) is a popular Incoterm used by importers. It’s attractive because under CIP the seller combines the majority of costs into the price of the goods. Find out more about CIP for importing.

While the trade war might be between the US and China, it’s having an impact on Australia.  

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is causing headaches for Australia’s biosecurity officers and importers.     

The shipping term Delivery Duty Paid offers the buyer peace of mind that all costs are known up front and there shouldn’t be any additional costs when collecting the goods.

Not sure what the acronym CNF on your shipping contract means? Find out so you know when your liability for the goods begins and if you are responsible for organising insurance.