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Intermodal Containers and TEUs: The Basic Units of Marine Freight

September 02, 2022 3844 Read More

Intermodal containers are among the first elements that any business should understand when it comes to marine freight. An intermodal container is a large steel container with standardized dimensions that can also be loaded onto a tractor-trailer or freig

Truck, rail, and air freight are all important methods of shipping

September 01, 2022 7219 Read More

Truck, rail, and air freight are all important methods of shipping, and each has a role to play in today’s supply chain landscape. However, when it comes to moving huge quantities of goods around the world, ocean freight shipping is still the undisputed c

What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

August 31, 2022 4114 Read More

3PL Logistics4PL LogisticsIn a 3PL model,an enterprise maintains management oversight but outsources operations of trans

What are the difference modes used in International Logistics?

August 31, 2022 4039 Read More

Main modes of transportation in the freight shipping industry as follows:Ocean shippingOcean shipping is the most widely

What is the difference between Freight and Cargo?

August 30, 2022 3511 Read More

CargoFreightThe term cargo generally refers togoods transported by ship or sea.The term freight is usually used in the c

What are freight charges?

August 29, 2022 3500 Read More

Freight charges or freight rate is the price that the shipper pays to the carrier for shipping his goods from the source

What are the commonly used terms in International Trade?

August 28, 2022 3922 Read More

INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms)EX-WorksFOB (Free On Board)FCA (Free Carrier)CFR (Cost and Freight)CIF (Cost,

What are the risks involved in International Trade?

August 27, 2022 4035 Read More

Political risksPolitical risk arises when countries change their trade policies or impose trade barrier that directly or

What is the role of FFA in Logistics?

August 26, 2022 3918 Read More

FFA stands for Forward Freight Agreement and is a financial forward contract (a non-standardized contract between two en

What are the types of cargo?

August 25, 2022 3945 Read More

Breakbulk cargoBreakbulk cargo refers to goods that need to be loaded individually and cannot be transported in intermod

What is a trade agreement?

August 24, 2022 4224 Read More

A trade agreement refers to a contract between two or more states regarding their trade relations. It's a pact speci

Who is a Consignee?

August 23, 2022 3889 Read More

A consignee or an importer is the entity that receives the goods sent by the shipper or exporter. He is the receiver and

Who is a Shipper?

August 22, 2022 4313 Read More

A shipper or an exporter is the party that takes up the responsibility of packing goods and shipping them from one place

What is Inbound Logistics?

August 21, 2022 3809 Read More

Inbound logistics refers to the inflow of raw materials from suppliers to manufacturing facilities. It includes the proc

What is Outbound Logistics?

August 20, 2022 4092 Read More

Outbound logistics is the outflow of goods from the company to its clients. It involves the movement of goods from the e

How do FFAs work?

August 19, 2022 6782 Read More

A Buyer and a Seller comply with trade an FFA contract and through their broker, they're going to agree on the route

What is the importance of FFA in the Air Cargo Movement?

August 18, 2022 6626 Read More

Forward Freight Agreements initially appeared in 1991 which was developed by H. Clarkson and Co. Ltd. However, the use i

What are the taxes applicable on Air Freight?

August 17, 2022 8553 Read More

Several taxes are levied on air freight services and understanding them is vital if the corporate wants to use air freig

Air Freight charges explained (FSC & SSC)

August 16, 2022 12858 Read More

Fuel Surcharge or FSC:Fee assessed by a carrier to account for regional / differences due to the season in fuel costs. A

What are the pros & cons of Air Export-Import?

August 15, 2022 7946 Read More

What are the proscons of Air Export-Import?ProsConsHigh speedHigh costAllows Transport of Perishable GoodsHigh RiskNo In

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