On: March 30, 2020 By: David Noah
A good freight forwarder is an important partner in your international supply chain. They help you move your goods to their final destination, and they offer a wealth of knowledge. But sometimes when their bill arrives, those additional fees and charges can be a bit confusing.
On: July 17, 2019 By: David Noah
There are many variables that can impact the cost of shipping your goods internationally. The biggest is failing to understand and comply with export regulations. Then there are several others; some of which you can control, while others you can't. We list those variables and the top mistakes.
On: September 13, 2017 By: David Noah
The ocean bill of lading serves as both a contract for carriage and a document of title for cargo. It identifies the parties on both ends of the shipment, and describes the goods and routing instructions.
On: August 9, 2017 By: David Noah
The air waybill (AWB) is a document that controls the routing of an exporter’s cargo while it is in the hands of the air carrier or a consolidator. The air waybill is a contract for carriage; however, the air waybill cannot be negotiated.
On: November 3, 2014 By: Robert Smith
If you don’t think it’s important to put some real thought into how you pack your shipping containers, keep this in mind: Losses from improperly packed containers add up to $5 billion a year worldwide.
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