A factory in Vietnam ships electronics components to a buyer in Poland. A freight forwarder in Singapore arranges the booking, issues the documentation, and manages the carrier relationship from start to finish. Yet that forwarder’s own country never touches the cargo. No port call in Singapore. No customs entry in Singapore. The shipment moves entirely…
The city of Barcelona, in North-eastern Spain, is emerging as the nerve centre of economic activities in Southern Europe. Located on the coasts of the Mediterranean, this city is famous for its industrial tradition, diverse economic activities, and dense commercial fabric. The international economic activities of this city are driven by its port, airport, the…