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RDL Eagle Trade is a premier logistics and supply chain management company in Barbados specializing in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, project and event logistics, in-bond inventory management and international procurement. The blog offers shipping and logistics tips that are specially packaged for easy consumption and are told from a Caribbean perspective.
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
2y ago
5 MIN READ
Leaving the island with your pet is definitely not as cumbersome as entering. However, there are still some key things you need to consider. Things like, which airlines allow you to travel with your pet in-cabin and which as pet cargo only, and under which circumstances you need a Customs Broker and under which you do not.
We’ve created a guide that answers some of the most common questions about the pet export process. It also provides some invaluable, need-to-know tips that will help make your travel prep much easier.
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RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
4y ago
3 MIN READ
In the post-COVID environment, you’ll want to use every money-saving tool in your arsenal to safeguard the longevity of your business. If you’re a business owner who imports, these seven tips will help.
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3 Things You Should Do After Becoming A Registered Manufacturer
So, you’ve taken the bold step to become a registered manufacturer—kudos to you. The world is now your oyster as you are no longer limited to the standard, cost-driven raw materials available locally but instead can expand your repertoire to include low co ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
4y ago
6 MIN READ
This is a guest contribution by Barbadian supply chain professional Wanda Downes. It is an independent piece and is not reflective of the views, thoughts or opinions of the author’s employer.
According to a 2014 SCM World research report ‘Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Risk’, 59% of businesses have an immature supply chain risk management system. The reasons for this are plentiful, among them are:
The natural conflict between risk management and supply chain efficiency. In other words, we find it difficult to balance the cost ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
4y ago
3 MIN READ
Did you know that the UK and nine of the fifteen states comprising the CARIFORUM signed the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership in 2019? Or that in the same year, there was a renewal of the CBERA waiver at the WTO? How about how these major developments will affect trade in the Caribbean region?
The year 2020 is upon us, and much has happened in 2019 in the area of trade policy. We’ve partnered with the Caribbean Trade Law & Development (CTLD) Blog to bring you an infographic reviewing the top 6 trade policy developments affecting the Caribbean region that occurred in 2019.
No ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
4y ago
5 MIN READ
This is a guest contribution by Barbadian supply chain professional Wanda Downes. It is an independent piece and is not reflective of the views, thoughts or opinions of the author’s employer.
ASYCUDA World is here! Now what?
After launching on September 9th, Barbados is now in the deep of things with the customs portal ASYCUDA World. Mandated to start as part of the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) programme with the International Monetary Fund, the primary goal of implementation was to upgra ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
4y ago
3 MIN READ
You’ve purchased a property in Barbados, or you’ve chosen to relocate there, and plan on shipping a container load of household goods and personal effects to outfit your new home. You have an idea of when your property will be ready to receive your items and hence a general idea of when you would ideally like your goods to be on island. So when should you ship? Should the time it takes your container to travel from your home country to Barbados be your only consideration?
These tips will help you choose a shipping schedule that best suits your needs and will teach you how to minim ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
4y ago
7 MIN READ
This is a guest contribution by Barbadian supply chain professional Wanda Downes. It is an independent piece and is not reflective of the views, thoughts or opinions of the author’s employer.
Barbados is finally moving ahead with the implementation of ASYCUDA World—the computerized customs management system and upgrade from ASYCUDA++. It has been a long time in coming (years) and we are actually one of the last countries in the Caribbean to implement and join the numerous other regions around the world using thi ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
5y ago
5 MIN READ
This is a guest contribution by Barbadian supply chain professional Wanda Downes. It is an independent piece and is not reflective of the views, thoughts or opinions of the author’s employer.
Technology isn’t dismal. It’s useful. We would’ve discussed this in detail in the article Overcoming Your Fear Of Technology—Even Partially—Can Potentially Improve Your Supply Chains. As useful as technology can be however, you should take caution against becoming a bandwagonist, hopping on and off trends for the sake of being current. Instead ask questions and take time to understand if a p ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
5y ago
This is a guest contribution by Barbadian supply chain professional Wanda Downes. It is an independent piece and is not reflective of the views, thoughts or opinions of the author’s employer.6 MIN READ
Overwhelmed. Frustrated. Complicated. Some words that pop up when we think about new technology and when we are asked to integrate it into our roles. Resistance to the unfamiliar takes hold.Amazing. Useful. Created value. Not as hard as I thought it would be. Some others expressed by those who dare to venture in. Admittedly ..read more
RDL Eagle Trade | Blog
5y ago
6 MIN READSo you’re moving to Barbados, or perhaps you’ve purchased a second home here. Then chances are you’re toggling between whether you should import a vehicle or purchase one locally. You ask yourself: should I send my current used vehicle to Barbados or would buying a new one and shipping it in be a better option? Should I just spare myself the hassle and purchase one when I get there, or should I rent a vehicle on island for the period of my stay? And what makes the most financial sense?These questions are all worthy of deep thought, especially when bearing in mind the fact that vehicl ..read more