The Common External Tariff (CET) is one of the most underestimated elements in foreign trade strategy. Many organizations treat the CET as a "table of
Tax burden is often treated as an issue exclusively for tax and legal departments. However, for companies that import and export in large volumes,
Financing imports is not just a "treasury" decision. In companies with a high volume of international purchases, it directly influences the total cost of the operation.
A letter of credit is often seen as a "traditional" financial instrument in foreign trade. But, in practice, it is a governance tool: it defines how...
Supply chain finance is, in practice, a strategy to free up working capital throughout the supply chain, reducing funding costs without increasing operational risk.
Trade finance is often summarized as banking instruments used to facilitate international payments. However, for companies that operate with large-scale import and export, it also offers a broader range of options.
Regulatory risk rarely receives the priority it deserves in strategic planning. It is often treated as a legal obligation or a compliance issue. However,
Cost to serve rarely features prominently in strategic meetings. In many companies, it remains confined to accounting or logistics, and is treated as such.
International freight is no longer a purely operational variable. In an environment of geopolitical volatility, exchange rate fluctuations, and reconfiguration of global routes, it has become...
Export and import in Brazil are often treated as technical, regulatory, and operational processes. However, in 2026, they represent much more than mere compliance.