Shippers far and wide are looking for ways to reduce demurrage and detention costs. U.S. maritime regulators are being urged … Read More
Demurrage, Detention and Free Time Explained in Plain English
Importers and exporters alike always run into questions differentiating demurrage and detention for their shipping containers. The easiest way to … Read More
The 5 Bill of Lading Document Types That you Probably Weren’t Aware of
The Bill of Lading sometimes referred to as the “BOL” serves as a legal agreement between the shipper and the … Read More
The Basics of Cargo Insurance
What is Cargo Insurance? Cargo insurance is the insurance that all carriers must have. Just like car insurance, there is … Read More
The Complete Guide For Drop Shipping Fulfillment
One of the innovations used to support merchants is drop shipping. It offers a convenient way to access potential clients, … Read More
Changes Coming to Incoterms 2020
As the decade comes to an end, preparations for a revision of rules are being made to introduce a new … Read More
Returning Cargo to China: A Guide for Shippers
Returning defective products to China is one of the biggest headaches you will come across as a shipper. The Chinese … Read More
Paying for Fast Shipping has Been Associated with Fraud
Fast shipping service was once considered to be nothing more than an expensive convenience for shippers and a source of … Read More
Introduction To the O.N.E. Ocean Network
One of the hottest pieces of news in the shipping industry is that three Japanese carriers have joined forces. They … Read More