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Practical guides on project cargo, container shipping, documents and trade terms, written in plain language.
What Is Project Cargo and Which Shipments Qualify?
Project cargo is oversized, heavy or complex cargo that does not fit the rules of standard container shipping. Here is how to tell whether your shipment is one.
Read articleFCL or LCL? How to Choose the Right Container Option
Full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) solve different problems. A quick guide to deciding which one fits your cargo.
Read articleWhat Is VGM? Container Weight Declaration Explained
The verified gross mass (VGM) of a packed container must be declared before it is loaded on a vessel. This is what it means and who is responsible.
Read articleChoosing an Incoterm: Five Questions to Ask Before You Agree
The delivery term in your sales contract decides who pays for what and where the risk passes. Five questions help you pick the right one.
Read articleExporter Credit and Finance: A Practical Starting Guide
Why exporters need financing, which types of export credit exist and what to prepare before you approach a bank or an export credit institution.
Read articleLetter of Credit (L/C): What Exporters Should Watch
How a letter of credit works, who the parties are, why document compliance decides payment and which mistakes exporters make most often.
Read articleCertificate of Origin, A.TR and EUR.1: Which One When?
The certificate of origin, A.TR and EUR.1 serve different purposes. A short guide to what each one proves and when exporters usually need it.
Read articleBill of Lading Types: Original, Sea Waybill, Telex Release
The bill of lading can be an original set, a sea waybill or a telex release. Each one changes who controls the cargo and the risk for the exporter.
Read articleWhich Container for Which Cargo? Choosing the Right Type
Dry, High Cube, Reefer, Open Top or Flat Rack? Internal dimensions and payload figures help you match each cargo to the right container.
Read articleHow to Find Your Product's HS (GTİP) Code
The HS code classifies your product for customs. Here is what it is, how to find the right one, and what a wrong code can cost you.
Read articleOut-of-Gauge Cargo: A Preparation Checklist
Shipping cargo that exceeds container limits needs early planning. A checklist covering measurements, equipment, securing and route permits.
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