Ocean Freight Explanation: Cost Calculation from FCL to LCL
19 September 2023
When we talk about global trade, we have to mention shipping, which is a mode of transport that dominates the entire trade process. According to statistics, shipping accounts for more than 80% of international freight shipments, which clearly shows its importance in global trade. When you are involved in import and export trade, a core cost is shipping costs and how to calculate the cost of shipping.
Precautions for Maritime Imports from India: Regulations, Policies and Processes
26 June 2023
India, as the largest country in the South Asian subcontinent, has 12 major ports, including Mumbai, Calcutta, Chinatown (formerly called Madras), Cochin, Goa, etc., accounting for three-quarters of Indias domestic freight volume. Among these ports, Mumbai Port is the largest and its maritime capacity is ranked 18th in the world. However, Chinas shipping to Calcutta port in India requires its...
CMA CGM to adjust surcharges on routes from Asia to Northern Europe
April 23, 2023
Daimler recently announced that it will adjust additional charges on its Asia-Northern European routes, including overweight charges and additional charges on dangerous goods. $150 will be charged for goods shipped to Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and the Baltic Sea from Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, China and Hong Kong and Macao, if the container’s total weight is equal to or greater than 20 tons of 20 foot dry containers.
Features and disadvantages of international logistics transport, maritime and air transport
30 March 2023
Shipping and air transport are the two most commonly used modes in international logistics transportation of goods. Both modes have their respective advantages and disadvantages, which require the choice of the appropriate mode of transportation according to the characteristics of the goods and the needs of customers. This article will introduce the characteristics and disadvantages of sea and air transportation, and how to choose the appropriate mode of transportation.
How to distinguish shipping terms such as customs declaration and interception?
March 29, 2023
Ocean transportation is the main mode of transportation in international trade, involving many terms such as customs cutoff, document cutoff, customs declaration, and customs clearance. These terms need to be distinguished during the operation process. Below are some explanations: Customs cutoff refers to the deadline for customs declaration and release. Goods must complete customs declaration and release before this time, and submit the customs release note to the shipping company...
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