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Things Your Forwarder Should Do to Get You Correct Availability
There’s nothing more stressful than missing availability on a vessel. If you, your team, and your clients are relying on […]
Is Switching from Ocean to Air Transport Worth It?
Ocean shipping is by far the most common method used for international shipments, and for good reason. It’s one of […]
How to Work Around Container Shortages
Unless you’ve been asleep for the last year, you’ve probably noticed that the shipping industry has been hit pretty hard […]
What is a Switch Bill Of Lading?
While there are tons of documents you undoubtedly deal with on a day-to-day basis while working in the shipping industry, […]
From Port-To-Pickup – The Process
Unnecessary trips for cargo that isn’t yet ready end up costing you a lot of money. If you’ve worked in […]
The Importance of Loading Shipping Containers Correctly
Cargo damage isn’t fun for anyone, and unfortunately it happens more than any of us would like to think. With […]
4 Tips: Minimizing International Shipping Risk in 2021
If 2020 has proven anything to us all, it’s that you need to expect the unexpected. Risk poses an actual […]
What is Inherent Vice of Cargo?
Bad news with anything related to international cargo is always a huge bummer. Generally speaking, if something goes badly, it’s […]
Benefits of Express Bill Of Ladings
We’ve written plenty of posts on Bills of Lading, what they are, how they function, and the different types of […]
When to Use a Seaway Bill Instead of a Bill Of Lading
We’ve been talking quite a bit about Seaway Bills as of recent. Every shipper knows what a Bill Of Lading, […]
What is a Pier Pass Fee?
Do you ever feel like forecasting your freight bill is unpredictable? Like you can’t quite get a grasp on how […]
What Are Customs Exam Fees?
Perhaps one of the most common reasons shippers change their shipping providers is over hidden or surprise fees. Shipping costs […]
What is Drayage Service?
If you are either new to international shipping, or are expanding your involvement with it, you’re bound to encounter drayage […]
Container Labeling: Properly Labeling Your Ocean Cargo
Have you researched any of the fines and penalties associated with the U.S. Customs and AMS violations? They are pretty […]