GISTnet Tips: 2001-12-05

General:
International telephone, internet and currency codes are available in the
GISTnet referrals at http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/ref/phonecodes.html.

Customs Brokers and Importers:
Who can benefit from the use of the "customs registration" procedure, and
when is it appropriate to suggest it or use it?  Find out in the GISTnet
glossary at http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/customs_registration.html.

Freight Forwarders/Exporters:
Shipping quotations are important, time consuming, and risky, but a
necessary requirement to gaining and retaining business.  Refer to
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/text/2:k35.toc for key issues to keep in mind
when preparing your quotes.