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What is Inherent Vice of Cargo?
Post Views12201Bad news with anything related to international cargo is always a huge bummer. Generally speaking, if something goes badly, […]
Benefits of Express Bill Of Ladings
Post Views11678We’ve written plenty of posts on Bills of Lading, what they are, how they function, and the different types […]
When to Use a Seaway Bill Instead of a Bill Of Lading
Post Views12318We’ve been talking quite a bit about Seaway Bills as of recent. Every shipper knows what a Bill Of […]
What is a Pier Pass Fee?
Post Views12424Do you ever feel like forecasting your freight bill is unpredictable? Like you can’t quite get a grasp on […]
What Are Customs Exam Fees?
Post Views12641Perhaps one of the most common reasons shippers change their shipping providers is over hidden or surprise fees. Shipping […]
What is Drayage Service?
Post Views30802If you are either new to international shipping, or are expanding your involvement with it, you’re bound to encounter […]
Container Labeling: Properly Labeling Your Ocean Cargo
Post Views24964Have you researched any of the fines and penalties associated with the U.S. Customs and AMS violations? They are […]
What Happens to My Rolled Cargo?
Post Views25132If you’re reading this post, we’re assuming you’ve encountered a rolled cargo scenario… And we’re sorry. It’s a huge […]
Should I Ship By LCL or Air?
Post Views27538Shippers tend to put a lot of emphasis on the difference between road, air, and rail, but when it […]
How Bunker Adjustment (BAF) Factor Affects Your Freight Costs
Post Views16638There are enough charges in the international shipping industry to give anyone a headache. Not only are there tons […]
What Are Blank Sailings?
Post Views8283Your shipment is damaged. Your cargo was lost. Your shipment will be delayed. Your goods were pulled for a […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 2: 40ft Containers
Post Views6241We’re in the middle of a “Shipping Container Restrictions” series, talking about the dimensional restrictions for common shipping container […]
Dimensional Shipping Container Restrictions Part 1: 20ft Containers
Post Views7531It’s easy to think that all the details surrounding an international shipment just “happen”. You tell your forwarder what […]
Importance of a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction
Post Views6164There are enough factors involved in the shipping process to make anyone’s head spin. But that’s what 3PL’ are […]