China Sourcing and Procurement in 2021
China sourcing and procurement threw some huge curve balls at importers all over the world in 2020, starting with an extended closure of manufactures [...]
Shipment Delays Due to a Lack of Containers in China
All importers should be aware that there are currently common delays exporting goods from China due to a lack of containers, evidently resulting in [...]
How to Get Quality when Importing from China?
Ensuring a standard of quality is one of the greatest concerns for anyone importing furniture from China or any other good. In fact, I'd [...]
The Easy Imex Story
Before going any further, let me introduce myself. My name is Adam Gilbourne. And since 2004 my life has been about helping Australian, UK, [...]
Shipping From China – Sea Freight Vs Air Freight
Deciding on whether to ship via sea or air from China is a crucial decision for importers. We’ve put together this guide to help importers [...]
Negotiate like a boss in China
Doing business with associates in other countries can be challenging at the best of times, like importing from China or working with manufacturers in China. [...]
Key Differences Between Trading Companies and Manufacturers
Key Differences Between Trading Companies and Manufacturers If you’re thinking of importing from China you might have already been searching online or attending trade fairs [...]
Importing to South Africa: What you need to know
South Africa remains one of the most politically stable and rapidly developing nations in Africa. Importing around $117 billion in goods each year, it is [...]
Importing from China to sell online? Things you need to know
Online selling is big and only getting bigger. Every day people want to “import from China” and sell online – particularly on eBay & Amazon. [...]
Importing Commercial Goods into Canada
Canada’s total trade is worth more than two-thirds of its GDP, making it a prosperous trading nation. But like all ports around the world, Canada [...]
How Understanding China’s Manufacturing Geography Leads to Better Sourcing Results
As an importer it’s vital you’re familiar with China’s manufacturing and sourcing geography as price levels, quality, logistic costs and manufacturing capabilities all vary region [...]
How to Pack Goods for Transit
No one likes getting a package in the mail to find the goods inside damaged or, worse, broken. When this happens the temptation is always [...]
How To Import From China – A Must Watch Video!
Here is a documentary called "Brits get Rich in China". It shows the "in the trenches" reality of buying product in China. It is entertaining [...]
How the ChAFTA Will Affect Imports from China to Australia
Importing Chinese goods into Australia has just got a whole lot easier with the implementation of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and China. [...]
Going it Alone vs. Using an Agent for Importing
Just as in any business venture, success depends on how well you know the ropes and when you import goods from China or another country, [...]
Factory Trick #1 – The Short Change Scam
The short change scam is a subtle technique factories use to keep you tied to them. When I first began importing from China many years [...]