ORBIS SHIPPING Joins the Global Logistics Alliance (GLA)

The hardest part of a shipment is the far end — who receives it, clears it and answers for it. From July 2026 ORBIS is a GLA member, ID 1081053, verifiable on GLA's own directory.

Import–Export & Logistics Knowledge

Posted on 22/07/2026

Incoterms® 2020 by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Making Sense of the 11 Rules

The ICC's eleven rules decide who arranges what, who pays which cost and where risk passes. Here is what changed in the 2020 edition, and the three mistakes that cost Vietnamese exporters the most.

Import–Export & Logistics Knowledge

Posted on 15/07/2026

Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600)

The ICC's 39 articles decide when a bank pays under a letter of credit — and it is the documents, not the cargo, that decide it. The deadlines to watch and the three discrepancies we see most.

Import–Export & Logistics Knowledge

Posted on 06/05/2026

Five Common Mistakes in Electronic Customs Declaration and How to Avoid Them

A wrong HS code, an omitted dutiable addition or a late certificate of origin can all push a shipment into a higher inspection channel and trigger storage charges. The checklist below helps you file more safely.