Expert Commentaries

Inland waterways are widely used for the movement of freight on the Continent via a well developed network of rivers and canals. Irish exporters ac...

Goodwill gestures grease the flow of international trade and companies will want to send gifts to important customers from time to time. The height...

Exporters use International Fairs both to open new markets as well as to launch new products or support the work of their distributors. Participat...

The extent to which cover is provided depends on the risks covered by the policy and on other factors: the commodity shipped (e.g. glass or china ...

Marketplace investigationWhen selecting the most suitable channel for distribution, the exporter should, initially, avoid distributors entirely and...

Although the vast majority of exports from Ireland take place without licensing or export controls, restrictions apply to certain goods which may b...

At the start of every International Trade Transaction, before the sales contract is actually agreed, the exporter will typically find the potential...

A question that comes up time and time again in International Trade exams around the world, is typically, to explain the difference between an Insu...

The question of gifts is complex and policy should be set by senior management. In some cultures the presentation of a small gift to customers is n...