We’ve been talking quite a bit about Seaway Bills as of recent. Every shipper knows what a Bill Of Lading, […]
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What is a Pier Pass Fee?
Do you ever feel like forecasting your freight bill is unpredictable? Like you can’t quite get a grasp on how […]
Why do Dry Runs Happen in International Shipping?
There are a ton of fees already associated with international shipping. The sheer volume of line items on your end […]
What is a Seaway Bill?
If you’re frequently shipping by sea, the chances are at least somewhat high that you’ve heard the term “seaway bill” […]
How Much Cargo Fits in an International Shipping Container?
Unless you’re shipping small parcel shipments, international shipping is all about space and finding the most efficient and cost-effective methods […]
What You Should Evaluate Your Current Freight Forwarder on Before 2021
For companies who ship internationally, your freight forwarder relationship is perhaps one of the most important business relationships your company […]
What is a GRI in International Shipping?
There are several different types of charges associated with international shipping. Unfortunately, you have probably grown accustomed to seeing something […]
What is Drayage Service?
If you are either new to international shipping, or are expanding your involvement with it, you’re bound to encounter drayage […]
Container Labeling: Properly Labeling Your Ocean Cargo
Have you researched any of the fines and penalties associated with the U.S. Customs and AMS violations? They are pretty […]
What Happens to My Rolled Cargo?
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 […]
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 […]