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Importance of a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction
There are enough factors involved in the shipping process to make anyone’s head spin. But that’s what 3PL’ are for. […]
Importance of IMO Declaration Form
How many forms, signatures, approval emails, and other documents have you had to write your name on in some way, […]
What is a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction?
Document management is one of the many organization hassles of running a business. While the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction can […]
Freight Forwarder Selection: Ringing in the New Year with Higher Expectations
We’re all painfully familiar with the task of vendor selection. Unfortunately, if you’re reading this article the chances are the […]
Divisions 1-3: What is Classified as a Dangerous Good
You don’t need us to tell you that there are a ton of legalities and requirements for the handling and […]
New Year, New Freight Forwarder
Workout more. Eat healthy. Lose weight. Save money. Learn something new. More self care. We’ve all made personal New Year’s […]
Demurrage, Detention, and Per Diem: Do You Know the Difference?
a penalty is a penalty is a penalty is a penalty….right? Well, while they are all financial fines for similar […]
Understanding Freight Release
You’d think that cargo ownership is a simple topic – either the shipper owns the cargo or the seller owns […]
3 Reasons You Got Burned with Demurrage Charges
Shipping is expensive without any additional add-ons. If you’re moving cargo internationally via ocean shipping modes, you’re already dealing with […]
Reducing the Cost of Chassis Rentals
There is a lot of “line items” when calculating how much it costs to ship your containerized goods across the […]
Tips to Avoid High Demurrage Charges
Logistics costs can stack up pretty quickly. Often time, shippers will end up with the wrong supply chain partners, with […]
Inherent Vice: Why You Can’t Make an Insurance Claim
Did you know that your cargo is only insured for $500 per shipping unit (often defined as a container) per […]
How The Jones Act Affects Shipping Prices
Shipping laws and regulations can get surprisingly complicated pretty fast. In a previous post, we talked a bit about the […]
How to Evaluate Your New Transportation Vendor
Selecting a new transportation vendor can be a complicated process. It takes in depth research, thoughtful planning, and evaluation for […]