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Should You Insure Your Shipments? If you’re running a small business, chances are you’re thinking about saving some bucks upfront by skipping insurance for your shipments. But what if things don’t go as planned? If you want
Your Ultimate Warehouse Outsourcing Checklist For those of you running your own e-commerce business, the term “3PL” or third-party logistics is probably old news. One big perk of working with a 3PL is that they can handle
Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa are Surging – Here’s How You Can Join Them Just a few decades back, the idea of women owning and managing their own businesses was considered a little “too ambitious”. Today, one-third
Amazon Set to Launch in SA Soon – What Does this Mean for Small Local Businesses? We’re in 2023, and all eyes in South Africa are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of e-commerce giant, Amazon Marketplace. Last
Navigating Customs: How a Shipping Company Simplifies the China-South Africa Import Process When it comes to finding a wide range of products, China is often the go-to destination for many businesses. Whether you’re seeking affordable goods or
The Importance of Swift Shipping in the Age of Instant Gratification We all know how it feels to eagerly await a package, tracking its every move until it finally arrives at our doorstep. Including your customers! Because
Find out all you need to know about reclaiming import tax with experts at Airpool!
How to Gear Up Your Store for Dad’s Day Mother’s Day has come and gone, and now it’s time to turn our attention to all the father figures in our lives! Yes, Father’s Day is coming
Mom’s Secret Wishlist: How Your Small Business Can Meet Her Needs on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to give your customers the chance to spoil
This article explores sustainable business practices that small business owners can implement to benefit the planet and their bottom line. Green is the New Black: Sustainable Business Practices for Earth Day and Beyond Earth Day is almost
Landed cost is the sum of all expenses associated with importing your goods from China to South Africa. This includes the cost of the goods paid to your supplier, the shipping costs, clearance costs and the import taxes & duties.
It is represented on a per unit cost and helps you with:
Note: This is not what you are paying to Airpool but rather what you are paying to all the suppliers and relevant parties: Airpool, the Manufacturer of the goods and the Import Taxes (VAT & Duties)
