International Trade Magazine

The short answer often given for the shipping time of a container from Vietnam to Hungary is roughly five to six weeks. That, however, is at best a rough estimate. The actual transit time depends on where the goods are loaded in Vietnam, the port of departure, the number of transshipments, the European point of entry, the carrier's routing, and how customs clearance and domestic delivery are organized. A well-planned FCL shipment can arrive in as little as 40–50 days, while under unfavorable conditions the entire process can stretch beyond 60 days.

Botond Barabás

2026. július 8.•7min

While global trade continues to face geopolitical tensions, rising logistics costs and increasing market uncertainty, Ecuador's export sector is undergoing a remarkable structural transformation. According to FEDEXPOR's April 2026 foreign trade report, the country has achieved a historic milestone in its non-oil foreign trade balance.

Botond Barabás

2026. június 30.•7min

In sea freight, the ETA is not a guarantee but a probabilistic figure. The case of a Hungarian importer clearly illustrates how misinterpreting transit time can lead to penalty clauses, emergency air freight, and liquidity pressure. International supply chains today are no longer merely an operational matter, but a strategic risk management decision.

Botond Barabás

2026. február 17.•8min

In international sourcing, the question is no longer where manufacturing costs are lowest. China, Turkey, and India represent different cost levels, logistics distances, risk profiles, and business cultures. The right decision is not about choosing a country, but choosing an operating model.

Botond Barabás

2026. február 3.•10min

A low manufacturer price can seem convincing in an international procurement. However, the final cost rarely matches the figure quoted in the offer. The true price of importing appears in the total landed cost and the hidden operational risks.

Botond Barabás

2026. február 1.•10min

Selecting Incoterms terms often seems like a routine decision when quoting or procuring. Yet a poorly chosen FOB, EXW, or DDP construction can cause not just administrative inconvenience but serious financial loss. The additional cost is often not immediately visible – but all the more painful when it appears.

Botond Barabás

2026. január 27.•10min

For years, just-in-time was synonymous with efficient inventory management. Minimum stock, precise delivery, optimised cash flow – that's how it was taught. But in today's geopolitically and logistically uncertain world, does this model still work, or is it merely a risky illusion?

Botond Barabás

2026. január 27.•9min

A price quoted in an international offer cannot be interpreted without the applicable Incoterms term. FOB, CIF, or DDP constructions represent different allocations of cost and risk that directly affect the Total Landed Cost. The question is not which price is lower, but what it actually includes.

Botond Barabás

2026. január 27.•8min

Sea freight is the backbone of international trade. This article introduces the basics of ocean shipping, container types, and how to calculate costs.

Mihály Beke

2026. január 15.•11min

Importing from China remains popular, but comes with significant challenges. We outline the most common problems and their solutions.

Mihály Beke

2026. január 15.•10min