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,...

The importance of the FTWZ Processing Surcharge WMS concept for importers while making decisions regarding expenses related to processing, staging and handling of goods while in the FTWZ cannot be overstated. Storage charges are usually easier to figure out than processing costs,...

For any business moving cargo through Indian ports, correct tax classification is not a back-office formality. It determines whether input tax credit gets blocked, whether an invoice survives audit scrutiny, and whether a shipment clears without delay. Stevedoring — the loading,...

The process of cargo handling is one of the most important steps in the logistics chain. Every shipment in the form of a container, pallet, crate, or breakbulk that is transferred between a vessel and a shore goes through plenty of cargo handling operations. Even the most minor...