India’s growing import, export and re-export activity has increased the importance of efficient warehousing models that can combine customs management, inventory control and distribution under one framework. Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZs), operating within India’s Special...

The South Asian trading area can be recognized as one of the most interconnected trade regions, where India acts as one of the most significant manufacturing, sourcing, consuming and transiting market player. Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan are characterized by good trade relations with...

The trade network of South Asia is becoming more and more connected with the ports, the inland waterways, the road corridors, and the regional markets. In this context, location becomes important not only due to the delivery of the goods to India, but also because it determines the...

The eastern corridor of India is emerging as an increasingly important gateway for international trade, connecting maritime routes with some of the country’s most strategically significant neighbouring markets. At the centre of this network is Kolkata, supported by port...

The growth of the Indian cosmetics industry continues in line with the increasing demand for premium items related to skin and beauty care, personal care, and luxury cosmetics. Moreover, at the same time, there is a significant rise in cosmetics imported, paving the way for new...

When evaluating a Free Trade and Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) for imported inventory, the commercial proposal is often one of the most important documents in the decision-making process. However, comparing two proposals is not always as straightforward as comparing the final quoted...

 Continuity is an essential factor for international business and supply chain affairs, where imported goods are concerned. Even as FTWZ services bring a well-structured organization system over customs management and storage, disruptions may occur. Maintenance difficulties, customs...

Warehousing expenses in international supply chains concern more than just holding the imported goods. Empty pallets, boxes, crates, barrels, packaging materials, and other reusable logistics assets require space in the warehouse and bring extra operations. Therefore, for firms that...

Most importers usually examine the cost of warehousing services first when looking for appropriate logistics partners. On the surface, analyzing the cost of storage may be misleading because it’s possible for firms with low storage rates to be the most expensive to deal with. In...

When businesses compare Free Trade and Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) facilities, storage rates are often one of the first commercial factors reviewed. However, the storage rate is only one component of the overall cost and risk profile of warehousing imported goods. Other factors,...