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

Kazakhstan's wheat production is expected to return to earlier, more average levels, which may also constrain export opportunities. The change is particularly interesting from the perspective of the Italian market, where growing volumes of Kazakh wheat and durum wheat have appeared in recent years.

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2026. június 17.•6min

In recent years, many companies have begun rethinking their China-dependent procurement strategies. Geopolitical tensions, growing tariff risks, and the vulnerability of global supply chains have prompted many to seek alternative markets. The question today is no longer whether China can be replaced, but what level of risk makes it still worth building on.

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2026. június 17.•8min

The European Commission is preparing new steel import regulations that could significantly reshape the EU steel market. The proposal would raise the additional duty on imports above the quota to 50%, while requirements for proving origin are also set to tighten.

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2026. június 16.•9min

A strengthening forint may appear to be a favourable economic development, particularly for consumers and importers. For export-oriented Hungarian companies, however, rapid exchange rate movements can cause serious revenue, profitability, and competitiveness pressure.

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2026. május 7.•6min

International trade has entered a new era. For exporters, it is no longer sufficient to ship goods lawfully: they must also demonstrate that they have done everything to prevent the circumvention of sanctions. A single missing contractual clause can today pose a serious customs and reputational risk.

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2026. május 7.•9min

New EU and domestic export control regulations no longer examine only the movement of goods but the entire commercial and logistics chain. Companies must operate documented risk-reduction and partner due-diligence systems to comply with sanctions requirements.

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2026. május 6.•12min

The NAV's new digital authorisation system fundamentally changes how representation rights are managed. Authorisation today is no longer a simple document, but a digital entitlement that operates as a real-time, auditable, multi-party process.

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2026. május 6.•8min

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is introducing a new CAPE system to handle IEEPA duty refunds. The digitised process promises faster and more transparent administration, while the importance of accurate data management and customs compliance remains paramount.

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2026. május 6.•8min

When problems arise in international procurement, the instinctive response is often to blame the supplier. Delay, quality deviation, documentation error – the fault appears to be "outside." In practice, however, many procurement risks actually originate from the company's own operations.

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2026. február 13.•9min

International procurement is not only a question of price and logistics costs – it is also a currency risk decision. With a multi-month lead time on an import transaction, exchange rate movements can easily wipe out the entire margin. The deliberate business leader does not gamble but manages currency exposure at a systemic level.

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2026. február 12.•9min

Discussions about the risks of international procurement usually focus on customs, shipping, and exchange rates. These are indeed important factors. But there are import risks that are less obvious yet can cause serious losses in the long run, because they quietly embed themselves into everyday operations.

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2026. február 10.•9min

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.

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2026. február 3.•10min

Most service provider selection processes ultimately reduce to a single question: who gives the best price? The problem is that the true value of a service is rarely visible in the fee. Operational stability, response time, and the quality of problem-handling often only become apparent when something goes wrong.

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2026. május 21.•11min

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

A strengthening forint may appear to be a favourable economic development, particularly for consumers and importers. For export-oriented Hungarian companies, however, rapid exchange rate movements can cause serious revenue, profitability, and competitiveness pressure.

Botond Barabás

2026. május 7.•6min

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