Demurrage and detention: controlling delay costs
Check free time, storage location and equipment-return deadlines before shipment.
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Practical guides and analysis for planning freight and international trade.
What information is needed for a freight quote?
A complete request makes route selection and quotation comparison easier.
Read articleFCL versus LCL
FCL reserves a container for one consignment; it need not be completely full. LCL combines shipments from multiple shippers. Handling, compatibility and schedule matter alongsid…
Read articleContainer types
Dry, high-cube, reefer, open-top and flat-rack equipment serve different needs. Confirm availability rather than assuming a special container is on hand.
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Air chargeable weight
Chargeable weight usually compares gross actual weight with volumetric weight. Confirm the divisor, rounding and tariff rules with the carrier.
Read articlePacking list
A packing list identifies the contents and physical characteristics of packages for carriage, handling and customs checks. It does not replace an invoice or transport document.
Read articleCommercial invoice
The invoice describes the transaction. Use a specific product description and purpose rather than vague labels such as parts or samples.
Read articleHS classification
HS is an international classification system with a common six-digit level and additional national subdivisions. A supplier code is not automatically the importing country’s com…
Read articleCertificate of origin
A certificate records origin under applicable rules; the shipping country and invoice location may differ from origin.
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