Sourcing 8 min read
Sourcing FMCG Brands for Import: A Buyer's Playbook
Sourcing fast-moving consumer goods is part detective work, part negotiation. Here's the repeatable playbook we use to land reliable supply.
Navvic Trade Desk·April 7, 2026
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No-fluff playbooks on landed cost, HS codes, Incoterms, freight and sourcing, the same thinking we use to move our own containers. Written for importers and exporters who want to protect margin and clear customs cleanly.
Freight 8 min read
FCL vs LCL vs Air Freight: Choosing the Right Mode for Your Shipment
Most importers overpay by defaulting to one mode. The right answer depends on CBM, value density and how fast the cash needs to turn.
Abhinav Srivastava·March 19, 2026
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Incoterms 2020 for Importers & Exporters: Who Pays, Who's at Risk
Incoterms decide exactly where your money and your risk stop and the other party's begins. Choosing the wrong three letters can cost you a container.
Abhishek Rathi·March 3, 2026
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HS Codes Explained: A Practical Guide to Classifying Your Products
Get the HS code wrong and every duty rate, permit and customs form downstream is wrong too. Here's how classification actually works.
Abhinav Srivastava·February 18, 2026
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Landed Cost, Explained: How to Price Imports Without Nasty Surprises
The price on the supplier's invoice is rarely what a unit actually costs you. Here's how to build a landed-cost number you can price against with confidence.
Abhishek Rathi·February 4, 2026
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