Insights
Practical guides to international freight.
Written for importers, exporters and procurement teams who want to understand what they are buying, and ask better questions of any forwarder.
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Documents needed for international road freight (CMR and more)
The CMR consignment note, commercial documents, transit and customs documents, and what to check at collection and delivery for international road freight.
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FCL vs LCL: how to choose
When a full container beats shared space, and when it does not: cost, transit time, handling risk and a simple way to choose between FCL and LCL.
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How a freight quote is built: what's included and common surcharges
What makes up a freight quote: base freight, carrier surcharges such as BAF and THC, origin and destination charges, and what is usually excluded.
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How to prepare cargo for air freight
Packaging, dimensions, labelling, documents and dangerous goods: a practical checklist for preparing cargo for air freight without delays or extra cost.
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Incoterms® 2020 explained for importers
What each of the eleven Incoterms® 2020 rules means for an importer: who pays for what, where risk passes, and which rules to use for sea, air and road.
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