Trade guides
Know the rules before you quote.
What to know before you quote, sign or pay. Plain language, with how each topic works on MİTA.
- 5
- guides
- 18
- terms
- 26
- minutes of reading
Read this first6 min read
Incoterms® 2020: what FOB, CIF, EXW and DDP actually mean
The three letters in a quote decide who pays freight and insurance and when the risk passes to the buyer. Pick the wrong one and your price comparison is wrong too.
- What Incoterms settle, and what they don't
- The rules you will meet most
- Comparing prices
- 7 min readTrade payment methods: advance, documents against payment, letter of credit, open accountEvery payment method puts the risk on one side. Knowing which fits when prevents the most expensive mistake on a first order.Read
- 5 min readHow B2B barter works: cash difference, three-way cycles and fair valueSwapping stock you hold for goods you need protects cash flow. On MİTA a swap runs on a market reference and a sealed contract.Read
- 4 min readChanged-bank-details fraud: the most expensive e-mail in B2BAn e-mail that looks like it comes from your supplier saying "our bank account has changed" is one of the costliest frauds in cross-border trade.Read
- 4 min readHow to write a winning quote and stand out in a side-by-side comparisonOn MİTA a buyer sees up to 10 quotes side by side. Clarity, lead time and fast replies matter as much as price.Read
- GlossaryFrom MOQ to bill of lading: the core trade terms on one page.
Put it to work
Now look at a real buying need.
Open needs show quantity, destination and Incoterms; use what you learned in your first quote.
- Free account, no card; your first need or listing is live in minutes.
- Up to 10 sealed quotes; price, lead time and seller score side by side.
- A contract both sides approve, sealed so anyone can verify it.
- No commission on trades
- MİTA never holds money
- No card needed