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Insights on finance, working capital, and the realities of international trade: exports, imports, shipping, logistics, and customs clearance.
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What is a Container Yard (CY) in Shipping & Logistics?
Learn all about a container yard (CY)'s role in freight, logistics & shipping and its difference from CFS (container freight stations) & ICD (inland container depots).
CBM Meaning in Shipping: What It Is and How to Calculate It
Cubic meters (CBM) is used to fairly charge freight costs either depending on the volume or the weight of a shipment, see how to calculate in inches or cms and learn more about chargeable weight, dimensional weight & more.
Export Logistics and its Process explained with a Flowchart
Logistics represents the entire supply chain channel which includes streamlining of order handling, transportation, inventory management and handling, storage, packaging, and clearing of the export goods. Efficient logistics management by the export entity can give them a competitive advantage through better order handling and reduced product cycles.
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Certificate of Origin (COO) [US] | Types, Issuing Authority & more
If you're planning to claim import duty benefits for your product, you will need to prove its country of origin. A Certificate Of Origin will help you achieve this. Read on to find out more about this important document.
Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) - Meaning, Charges & Calculation
The fluctuating currency exchange rates are one of the biggest concerns associated with exports, which can cause losses for both shippers and procurers. To prevent significant losses, shipping carriers levy an additional charge in the freight bill called CAF.
DAT Incoterms | Delivered At Terminal | Shipping & Trade
DAT (Delivered at Terminal) incoterms is one of the less popular incoterms in existence today. Learn about its uses in export shipments & logistics & its difference from other key incoterms
Ocean Bill of Lading | Meaning, Example & More
An Ocean BOL is a legal contract between the shipper and the carrier which acts as a receipt for the mentioned articles that are required to be shipped overseas. When it comes to transporting shipment through international waters, the Ocean Bill of Lading is required.
Free Alongside Ship (FAS) Incoterms | Meaning & Use
In the FAS incoterm, the seller has well-defined instructions for the course of transportation till the port of destination and the buyer seizes responsibility for loading the goods -- and all charges -- after the goods reach the nominated port.