Payment Term Negotiation for New Clients

International courier tiers dramatically affect pricing. Top-tier agents get rates that are half of what you'd pay at the DHL counter. Find two or three major agents, compare rates, and consolidate shipments to maximize discounts.

Shipping delays happen for many reasons: shipping lines change routes, port closures due to weather, strikes, container shortages, customs holds. Always leave at least one week buffer in delivery dates. Split important orders across multiple containers.

Lithium batteries require UN38.3 certification — no shipping line accepts them without it. Packaging is strictly regulated: UN-spec boxes, clear labels, and a 24-hour emergency contact number. Get these wrong and your shipment is rejected.