Customs Broking
Customs broking or customs brokerage is a profession that involves the “clearing” of goods through customs barriers for importers and exporters (usually businesses). This involves the preparation of documents and/or
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
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
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
Bulk Cargo
Bulk cargo is commodity cargo that is transported unpackaged in large quantities. It refers to material in either liquid or granular, particulate form, as a mass of relatively small solids,
Important Info About Sea Freight and Bulk Cargo Shipping Including Breakbulk and Dry Bulk Cargo
If you are interested in shipping materials that require bulk cargo shipping, chances are your items will be best transported by sea with a bulk carrier. Sea transport for bulk
The Benefits of Online Freight Forwarding for Businesses
We are used to freight forwarding when we are importing and exporting goods from one destination to the next. But, why is it essential to consider online freight forwarding and
Export Containers Are Still Rare, These Are Suggestions for Container Depos
The Indonesian Container Depot Association (Asdeki) proposed several suggestions related to the problem of export containers that are rare in the country. JAKARTA – The Indonesian Container Depo Association (ICDA)
Shipping Glossary
The Shipping glossary gives you a good overview of all the terminology used in the logistics world. Read through the different terms and ensure you understand the lingo. We are
Indonesian Logistics Forwarder Association (ILFA) Reveals the Rare of Export Containers
JAKARTA – Indonesia finds it difficult to get empty containers due to unequal competition in international trade. The reason is, shipping to the United States (US) is more attractive than
