The Duties of a Custom Broker
A custom broker is one who is responsible for facilitating imports and exports among countries that have customs restrictions and inspections. Shipments that the brokerage will handle may be small
Reducing International Ocean Freight Shipment Costs
If you ship products internationally, you are surely interested in reducing international ocean freight costs. Sometimes you may have international ocean freight shipments that are not large enough to fill
Tips on How to Negotiate Air Freight Rates
Knowledge is the most important thing to take into consideration before you enter any negotiations on shipping contracts. There are many factors that determine freight cost. Knowing how air freight
Why Sea Freight Is Better Over Other Shipping Methods?
Air freight method is a newly-introduced method of international shipment, whereas sea freight is a primary method. Ever since air freight came into existence, it encouraged world trade while paving
What and How Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK)
Do SVLK? The Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK) is a tracking system that multistakeholder arranged to ensure the legality of the timber being circulated and traded in Indonesia. Timber Legality
The Ministry of Forestry Republic of Indonesia Launches Legal Timber Certification in Indonesia
The Ministry of Forestry (MoF) in cooperation with the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy launched Verfifikasi Timber Legality Information System. This system was established to support the implementation of the
Air Freight Vs Ocean Freight – Factors Needing Comparison
We are required to make choices not only in personal life, but in business too. Let’s consider international shipping. The two main options that we usually get include air freight
10 Facts About C-TPAT
You might be asking yourself, as I did, what in the world is C-TPAT? After reading up on the acronym, I realized that Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is an interesting
The Secret to Understanding the Freight Rate Sheet – Abbreviations
Accessorial Charges – Charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e.g., bunkers, container, currency, destination/delivery. Aden War Risk Surcharge – A surcharge on goods
Security Surcharge
All shipments are subject to Security handling and a commensurate Security surcharge. It is important to meet government regulated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements as to who has authorized access
