Yearly Archives: 2011
A Small World
In a city with over 8 million people the odds of bumping into someone you grew up with are minimal. If you grew up in a...
When West Meets East
The world has witnessed in history how quickly the focus of power shifts from one side to another. The days when the Roman Empire was...
The 7 Natural Wonders of the World
Living in a concrete jungle tends to create a hunger to reconnect with nature. A yerning to see what else is out there, beyond the...
Wood Packaging Material – Why The Hazard?
There are a numbers of steps that importers and exporters must take before starting the process of shipping their goods. One very important and...
Customer Service Satisfaction = SUCCESS
If you ask me what the key factors for a company’s success are, customer service would be my first answer. Just stop and think...
China Quiz
Happy friday everyone! China unarguably plays a significant role in global trade. You might know them from a business perspective, but how much do...
I’m working directly with a carrier, why should I work with a Forwarder (NVOCC)?
This is a question I have heard since the first day I started working in the shipping industry. The main reason behind this question is...
Space tourism
Ever dreamt of an “out of this world” vacation? For more than half a century governments have had a monopoly on space travel due...
Three Easy Ways to Increase Sales without Increasing Staff
Linda Berke - 2
Instill these three principles into your business and you can increase sales without increasing headcount.
Principle #1
All of Our Employees are in Sales but No...
Scandinavia Quiz
How much do you really know about our Scandinavian "neighbours"? Take this quiz and find out!
I know you have a search engine readily available, we...
5 Guidelines For New US Importers
Onur Akarca - 2
You are thinking of going global and buying your products internationally. You met with an overseas supplier and decided on a couple of products...
The Smartphone Era
I see it every single day. On my morning walk to work, in restaurants, at the gym, in nightclubs, in traffic and in grocery stores....
Tinkertoys, Logistics and Container Management?
My family recently returned from a trip to visit some of our relatives who are living in Tanzania. We were blown away by the...
Corporate Office v.s. Home Office – Are You Working Naked?
Did that grab your attention? Come on now. Where did your imagination wander off to when you read the tag line? Since I’m one...
What Is It With These Customs Holds And Exams?
There are strict deadlines with the customer. You have been pushing your factory for weeks to complete the production on time so you can...
US-CHINA : GREAT PARTNERS
Eric Yeung - 4
US-China economic ties have expanded substantially over the past three decades. Total US-China trade rose from USD5 billion in 1980 to USD409 billion in...
NY Brunch Parties
When it comes to nightlife, New York is a beast of its own. I have been fortunate enough to travel all around Europe and...
Are Your Cold Calls Not Warm Enough?
I have been involved with sales for many years. Back home in Turkey, right after college I ended up working for an International trade agent...
Bangladesh Booming Part 2
Supply-Chain in Ready Made Garments
The readymade garment (RMG) sector is a success story for Bangladesh. The industry started in the late 1970s, expanded heavily...
Tour de New York
MTS - Tour de New York
Although we can not say that our tour lasted for 21 days, we did ride 21 miles starting out...
Bangladesh Booming Part 1
The Bangladesh apparel market will grow by more than 14 percent annually over the next four years, according to a recent study. The study...
USA Intermodal Ports
If you live in the Midwest USA, as I do (Wisconsin), have you ever wondered how your children’s Christmas toys, your flat screen television,...
Casual Friday – Bad for Business?
Not at MTS!
Happy Friday everyone.
Ask any working professional what their favorite day of the week is, and the majority of the answers will be;...
Incoterms 2010
International Commercial Terms, also known as "Incoterms Rules" are a series of pre-defined commercial terms to be used in international commercial transactions. Incoterms...
Calculation of Damages
Today I would like to draw your attention to an interesting judgement recently issued by a European Union Supreme Court in Germany.
A shipper instructed...
