AboutMichael Zakkour Expertise I can answer questions about manufacturing, sourcing products in China and India including design, engineering, quality control, factory auditing, packaging, shipping and customs clearnce.
I can answers question regarding the macro and micro views on doing business in China, India and Asia.
I can offer my expertise regarding Chinese business culture, Chinese culture, cross-cultural understanding and training.
Experience President of China BrightStar, LLC a Sino-American manufacturing, sourcing and consultig company with factories and offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Bangalore and New York.
Organizations China Institute
Asia Society
Publications Numerous national magazines and newspapers.
Education/Credentials B.A. in Communications
B.A. in Marketing
Seton Hall University
Awards and Honors Guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business at UPENN, Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, Stern School of Business, NYU
Past/Present Clients Fortune 1000 client base in addition to many small and mid-size businesses.
Question I am trying to figure out what the best incoterm would be, I am try to send granite countertops to the middle east, Dubai to be exact. Id like to know if you have any advise? also if you know of any freight forwarders that have shipping lanes there would be helpful as well.
Thank you,
Patrick
Answer Hello Patrick. Thank you for the question. Is this for a client of yours? A buyer? Or is it something for you. If it is for a buyer you should get some input from them on what want.
I always start with FOB and then inquire if they are looking for CIF landed costs.
All of the major FF companies serve Dubai. I have used Schenker International for years and have been very satisfied.
