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3PL and 4PL are logistics service providers that offer supply chain solutions. Check out the difference between 3PL and 4PL, and how to choose between them.

Inventory management is the planning, tracking, and controlling of the materials flow. Check out these 6 methods for effective inventory management!

De Minimis exemption is a regulatory policy that exempts low-value imports from duty and tax. Check out how it works and its impact on eCommerce businesses.

Incoterms ensure that buyers and sellers know where responsibility lies for international shipping. Read on for the latest breakdown of Incoterms 2023.

Alibaba.com Logistics Marketplace provides Port-to-Port service that is a great solution for transporting goods in large volumes. Check out what PTP shipping is and how it works!

Learn how to make full use of Alibaba.com Logistics Marketplace, including accessing it, utilizing its full features, placing orders, and managing orders.

Find out how to engage with Alibaba.com Logistics Marketplace for transparent & customized freight solutions with 24/7 support for international B2B buyers.

Alibaba.com Logistics Marketplace Door-to-Door service allows businesses to ship products directly to the customer’s door. Check out how DTD works for eCommerce!

KPIs help businesses measure their logistics performance. Check out the top 10 KPIs and metrics to track and optimize logistics operations.

Discover the main considerations and top strategies in freight procurement for both high and low-volume shippers in 2023 and the relevant future outlook.

Logistics risks can disrupt global supply chains. Learn how to identify, track, and mitigate these risks with a logistics risk management strategy.

Understand the roles and qualifications of customs brokers, as well as how to choose and work with them to facilitate a seamless import and export process.

Discover the meaning of sustainability in logistics, its impact, challenges & possible solutions, strategies for achieving it as well as its future trends.

Discover the key players, steps, regulations, and potential issues in the US import process, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls for successful imports.

Learn about what cross-border parcel consolidation is, its pros and cons, how it works, tips to successfully use it, its challenges, and future prospects.