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Practical guides on trade terms, payment and documentation for importers.
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Incoterms 2020 explained for chemical importers: FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP
Four Incoterms cover most chemical shipments to the African continent. Here is who pays, who insures and where the risk passes under FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP.
25 September 2026 · 5 min read
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Letter of credit or cash against documents: choosing the right payment term
Letters of credit and documentary collections both use shipping documents to link payment and delivery, but they spread risk and cost very differently. A practical comparison for importers.
18 September 2026 · 4 min read
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The export document checklist: what should arrive with every chemical shipment
Missing or inconsistent paperwork is one of the most common reasons chemical cargo gets stuck at the port. A checklist of the documents importers should expect, and what to check on each.
11 September 2026 · 4 min read