The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) developed a set of terms known as Incoterms, which define the responsibilities of buyers […]
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Shipping in 2021: Recap on the First Six Months
Anyone working in shipping during the pandemic was dumbfounded by the turn of events in 2020. The first half of […]
Understanding Freight Release
You’d think that cargo ownership is a simple topic – either the shipper owns the cargo or the seller owns […]
Are You Stuck With Your New Transportation Vendor?
Businesses often times feel stuck with a vendor but detain from switching. The fear of receiving the same results from […]
How To Compare Freight Forwarders Without RFQs
As a freight forwarder, we understand the popularity RFQs hold when it comes to comparing freight forwarders. Typically, companies will […]
How to Compare Freight Forwarder RFQ’s and Rates Correctly
As a freight forwarder, we understand that the shipping vendor selection process is a complicated, sometimes tedious, and somewhat unpredictable […]
Calculating Tariff Costs for International Shipments
Shipping products around the world can get pricey really quick. Aside from the raw costs associated with container rentals and […]
Responsibilities of the Exporter under DDP Incoterms
Incoterms are a huge area of misunderstanding among U.S. importers and exporters. However, they play a crucial role in defining […]
House Bill Of Lading vs. Master Bill Of Lading
Most people who handle imports and exports frequently deal with something called a Bill Of Lading. A Bill Of Lading […]
Becoming an Incoterm Pro
International trade is a complicated topic. When two foreign parties are involved in a transaction, figuring out how expenses like […]
4 Incoterms That Will Save You Money and Reduce Shipping Risk
Do you ever feel like your staring at a bowl of alphabet soup with export terminology? If so, incoterms have […]
Understanding Incoterms
Shipping freight internationally can be expensive and risky. Everything from container rental and delivery to the cost of a container […]