http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/business-opportunities/import-and-export/ Latest Import and Export articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/182712/international-shipping-of-jewelry-and-precious-stones.htm The math on the project seemed to work. I would pay about ten percent of the retail value of the item if I bought it in bulk and have an international shipping company send it to me for distribution. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:21:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/182712/international-shipping-of-jewelry-and-precious-stones.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181951/overseas-shipping-from-alaska-to-hawaii.htm Alaska and Hawaii are complete opposites in climate and geographical location but there are many similarities between the two that most people are not aware of. Besides the fact that both are states of the United States there are many other factors that connect these two regions of the world. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:48:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181951/overseas-shipping-from-alaska-to-hawaii.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181396/international-auto-shipping-from-the-u-s-to-brazil.htm International auto shipping to Brazil is done almost exclusively by boat. The ships that leave Detroit carrying cargos of compacts, SUV's and pick-up trucks go down the Mississippi and out through the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean to the shores of Brazil where vehicles are offloaded for transport inland. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:58:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181396/international-auto-shipping-from-the-u-s-to-brazil.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181157/tips-for-selecting-the-best-logistics-freight-broker.htm You need to be aware of the fact that freight brokers in the U.S. are not required to formal training with qualifications, they just have to be licensed. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:47:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181157/tips-for-selecting-the-best-logistics-freight-broker.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178134/international-shipping-for-everybody-even-the-dummies.htm So you're thinking about shipping something overseas and you have absolutely no idea how to begin. What should you do first? Who should you call? Does an international shipping company handle everything for you or do you have to make some decisions yourself? Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:30:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178134/international-shipping-for-everybody-even-the-dummies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/175999/cost-effective-international-shipping-tips-for-businesses.htm International shipping can be expensive under any conditions. Today, with the cost of oil going up almost daily, business owners and managers need to seek out more effective strategies for transporting their goods and services overseas. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:17:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/175999/cost-effective-international-shipping-tips-for-businesses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174273/international-movers-in-asia-become-easy.htm Asia is the home of some of the oldest and most mysterious civilizations on earth. Up until a few years ago it was not a preferred destination for international movers. The instability of a large part of the region combined with a general philosophy that anything western was bad caused many potential visitors and immigrants to seek homes elsewhere. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:19:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174273/international-movers-in-asia-become-easy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174265/international-shipping-of-toxic-chemicals.htm Modern science has provided the world with many beneficial elements and technology that has brought us into an age that our parents and grandparents dreamed of as fantasy and science fiction. It has also brought us dangerous chemicals and weapons of mass destruction that can be used for good or evil purposes. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:55:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174265/international-shipping-of-toxic-chemicals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173918/corporate-relocation-with-international-movers.htm The task of moving your business can be overwhelming without proper assistance. International movers get requests on a regular basis to move entire companies and individual employees to other countries. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:58:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173918/corporate-relocation-with-international-movers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173898/good-to-know-about-international-shipping-to-europe.htm Trade routes through Europe have been the object of conflict for centuries and have changed drastically and often because of the constantly shifting borders and governments on the continent. It is only recently, since the formation of the European Union and the earlier fall of the Soviet Union, Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:19:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173898/good-to-know-about-international-shipping-to-europe.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173895/international-shipping-from-southeast-asia.htm Southeast Asia is a region of the world that includes some of the oldest cultures and busiest manufacturers on earth. Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali, Cambodia, the Philippines and Burma are all contained inside this region. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:17:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173895/international-shipping-from-southeast-asia.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173890/international-moving-from-europe-into-the-u-s.htm International moving from country to country can be tedious and exhausting. It can also be an adventure like no other. Moving into the United States from a European nation was once upon a time a common occurrence and the main reason why America grew so rapidly in the 19th and 20th Century. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:09:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173890/international-moving-from-europe-into-the-u-s.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173698/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-germany.htm Germany, once the scourge of Europe, has become the fourth most popular tourist destination in Europe and a common international moving destination for Americans. The recovering economy and mix of technologies from the West and the East have made Germany a favorite base for American industry in Europe. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:14:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173698/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-germany.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173616/international-shipping-in-a-tropical-climate.htm Tropical climates and countries in South America, Africa and the Caribbean present obstacles to international shipping companies which are not present in other parts of the world. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:19:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173616/international-shipping-in-a-tropical-climate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173614/outsourcing-and-international-shipping-from-china.htm Employment is a concept that has changed in meaning over the past twenty-five years. When our parents were young, being employed meant financial stability and assured success in life. Getting that steady job was an accomplishment that gave you peace of mind and enabled you to plan for a home and a family. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:13:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173614/outsourcing-and-international-shipping-from-china.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173546/international-shipping-through-the-panama-canal.htm In 1492, an Italian adventurer sailing under the flag of Spain accidentally discovered a new land mass while trying to find a different way to travel to Asia from the western shores of Europe. Believing the world to be round, Christopher Columbus ignored the conventional wisdom and warnings of his peers and sailed into history. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:43:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173546/international-shipping-through-the-panama-canal.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173542/international-shipping-to-the-great-white-north.htm International shipping is a multi billion dollar industry that has overcome all obstacles related to borders, governments, weather and mode of transport. The area of the world known as the Great White North presents an obstacle that is not seen anywhere else on the globe: Ice. For centuries Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:38:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173542/international-shipping-to-the-great-white-north.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173504/international-shipping-from-africa.htm International shipping from Africa is different than international shipping from other continents because of the number of dangerous concerns that need to be considered before attempting it and the obstacles that need to be overcome while doing it. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:37:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173504/international-shipping-from-africa.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173470/international-movers-in-north-america.htm International movers in North America are the busiest in the world. Planes, boats, trucks and trains depart and arrive from the harbors, airports and train stations of North America to and from every country in the world almost every day. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:29:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173470/international-movers-in-north-america.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173466/international-shipping-of-food-products.htm International shipping of food products can be as simple as running a refrigerated truck from the United States into Canada or as complicated as getting expensive luxuries such as caviar or French wine shipped overseas. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:22:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173466/international-shipping-of-food-products.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173462/responsibilities-and-expectations-for-an-international-moving-company.htm What country are you moving to? This is an important question in the selection process for choosing an international moving company. Someone who has experience in moving from the United States into Canada may not be the right choice if you are moving to Europe or Asia. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:10:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173462/responsibilities-and-expectations-for-an-international-moving-company.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173167/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-austria.htm International moving can be both stressful and exciting at the same time. Choosing the right international moving company to help you with your move can make your experience more fulfilling and less of a headache. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:07:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173167/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-austria.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173166/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-france.htm France is a country of lights, romance and diversity that is unparalleled anywhere else in Europe. An international moving experience to France can be the highlight of a lifetime if you do it right or an absolute nightmare if you do it wrong. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:05:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173166/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-france.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173165/international-moving-by-truck.htm If you are planning on moving to another country that is located on the same continent then your international moving company will most likely be using a truck to move your personal belongings. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:01:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173165/international-moving-by-truck.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173146/international-shipping-to-north-america.htm North America, unlike Europe or Asia, is made up of just three nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. This makes international shipping to North America a far less complicated process than trying to land a shipment on the coast and travel across Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:14:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173146/international-shipping-to-north-america.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173096/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-belgium.htm Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles and cobblestone streets dot the landscape in Belgium, a country the size of a small American state. As your international moving company packs your belongings and prepares an inventory list for customs you should take some time and research the country you are relocating to. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:26:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173096/international-moving-information-for-moving-to-belgium.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171945/choosing-an-international-shipping-company.htm International shipping is a multi-billion dollar industry that provides business owners and individuals with numerous options for transporting manufactured goods and personal belongings to other countries. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:48:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171945/choosing-an-international-shipping-company.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163080/rate-of-exchange-explained-for-import-export-business.htm You should be having a good grasp of the term "exchange rate" before you start importing or exporting goods from other countries. This information is needed when deciding the prices to save your business from a drastic cut down in profits, if the exchange rate changes suddenly. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:08:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163080/rate-of-exchange-explained-for-import-export-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163062/importance-of-trade-shows-for-your-import-export-business.htm Trade shows can be an important source of marketing for your import & export business. In this article we will talk about their advantages and some ideas to attain maximum benefits from these exhibitions. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:58:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163062/importance-of-trade-shows-for-your-import-export-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163061/importing-from-china.htm With China progressing fast to become the leading exporter all over the globe, there are still some issues which need to be addressed before you start importing from China. These issues are discussed briefly in this article. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:58:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163061/importing-from-china.htm