If you’re reading this post, we’re assuming you’ve encountered a rolled cargo scenario… And we’re sorry. It’s a huge bummer […]
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Letter of Indemnity: Why a Handshake Isn’t Enough for Shipping Transactions
The international shipping industry really relies on conversations. If you’ve ever dealt with an international shipping transactions, you know that […]
Why Was My Cargo Rolled?
Aren’t you glad you picked the most stress-free, easy going, uncomplicated career choice? We didn’t think that was the case… […]
Imports: When is a Power Of Attorney Needed?
As you might imagine, there’s a ton of security surrounding U.S. imports. Customs is incredibly careful regarding what comes in, […]
Should I Ship By LCL or Air?
Shippers tend to put a lot of emphasis on the difference between road, air, and rail, but when it comes […]
Understanding Merchandise Processing Fee
It can be hard to keep track of all the charges associated with a shipment. Everything from the big line […]
How Bunker Adjustment (BAF) Factor Affects Your Freight Costs
There are enough charges in the international shipping industry to give anyone a headache. Not only are there tons of […]
Importance of Accurate Packing Lists
You’ve probably received an earful throughout your career in shipping on the importance of document correctness. But as you’ve most […]
Is Air Transport Ever Cheaper than Ocean Transport?
Freight expenses often comprise some of the largest numbers on company budgets. Not only are you factoring in the cost […]
How to Deal with a Blank or Void Sailing
If you recently received bad news about a blank sailing – we’re sorry. They can be incredibly frustrating for shippers, […]
What Are Anti-Dumping Duties?
If you’ve worked in international shipping for a considerable amount of time, you’re plenty familiar with the topic of duties […]
Using One vs. Multiple Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders play a pivotal role in the shipping process of most international shipping companies. A freight forwarder steps in […]
What Are Blank Sailings?
Your shipment is damaged. Your cargo was lost. Your shipment will be delayed. Your goods were pulled for a Customs […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 2: 40ft Containers
We’re in the middle of a “Shipping Container Restrictions” series, talking about the dimensional restrictions for common shipping container sizes. […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 1: 20ft Containers
It’s easy to think that all the details surrounding an international shipment just “happen”. You tell your forwarder what you […]