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RFL Cargo, a professional and highly efficient human team
The demand for logistics professionals has increased considerably in recent years due to the growth of e-commerce, economic globalisation and the need for efficiency in the supply chain. This profile is on the rise considering that logistics plays a fundamental role in the economy and is an essential cog in any industrial sector. Likewise, more and more companies are looking for logistics experts to optimise their operations, reduce costs or satisfy [...]
New customs reform in the European Union: safer and smarter management
The European Commission has presented a proposal for the reform of the Customs Union. It contains comprehensive and ambitious new measures that will change the outlook for customs activity through the advanced use of technology.In this sense, the European Union's strategy aims to lead major changes in trade and transport as it seeks to strengthen the Customs Union, optimise its procedures and reduce costs.The three fundamental pillars of [...]
Incoterms, the key to correct logistics management in foreign trade
Incoterms, also known as International Commercial Terms, are a set of rules that establish the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers in commercial transactions around the world. These terms define who is responsible for freight, insurance and charges during the carriage of goods. Incoterms have been developed and updated over time to adapt to changes in international trade and are widely used by businesses in the industry.Incoterms are key [...]
Perishable logistics, a growing export sector
The food industry, an essential economic sector, has outstanding logistics due to its essential nature. The transport, storage and processing of goods are crucial aspects in the day-to-day running of a business with a strong exporting vocation.The perishables division of RFL Cargo, a global forwarding company, is an expert in the transport, maintenance and storage of all types of perishable goods. Thanks to the help of new technologies, this [...]
The new tax on non-reusable plastics will come into force in 2023.
At RFL Cargo, an expert in customised logistics solutions, we have extensive experience in the international transport of all types of goods. Furthermore, in recent years, in addition to reinforcing our high level of involvement with our clients, we have committed ourselves to applying policies in favour of environmental conservation.The latest example is that we are already working to adapt to the new environmental regulations on plastics that [...]
Customs management of goods and types of warehouses
Para transportar mercancías fuera del país o gestionar los bienes que llegan a un estado son necesarios unos documentos que acrediten que esas cargas pueden introducirse en el mercado de manera legal y comercializarse sin problemas. Las aduanas son unas oficinas de ámbito público que se ubican en las zonas donde hay tráfico de mercancías como fronteras, aeropuertos o puertos y su función es fiscalizar lo que llega a la región cobrando los aranceles [...]
Air freight, crucial for some priority industries
In the aftermath of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, global air freight traffic has declined. The European continent has been plunged into a period of economic and political uncertainty and, despite the first signs of relief from the pandemic, and the reinstatement of transport, volumes have failed to pick up. This is why, in many cases, the routes for transporting goods by air are not profitable, but necessary.RFL Cargo is a logistics operator of [...]
New rules for citrus fruit treatment in the EU
The European Commission has approved cold treatment for the import of citrus fruit arriving in member countries. With this new requirement, the goods must meet a series of phytosanitary criteria in their treatment to guarantee that the citrus fruit does not have any pests that could affect consumers or the vegetation in the territory. This measure is already being applied in the United States and South Korea.In recent years, countries such as [...]
The trade balance and the logistics sector
A country's trade balance is an indication of the number of imports that have taken place in a region and is compared with the exports of goods to see where a country stands. In other words, it shows whether there have been more imports or more exports.Once all the data have been extracted, there are three possible situations. The first, and most ideal, is a positive balance or what is known as a trade surplus. This means that the country has [...]
RFL Cargo applies the regulations for the import of electronic products
A new import control for electrical and electronic products is expected to be implemented in May and June in order to improve health and environmental protection. RFL Cargo offers a service in which we guarantee compliance with the RAAE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), RPyA (Waste Batteries and Accumulators) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electronic Equipment) regulations. In addition, as an integral logistics [...]
