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Full Truckload Shipping - The Ultimate Guide

Full Truckload Shipping (FTL) refers to the transportation of a single type of cargo in one truck.

27 February 2026 8 min read
EAR99 Meaning: Classification, Items Included and Compliance

EAR99 Meaning: Classification, Items Included and Compliance

The products that don't require a license to export from the US or re-export worldwide are classified as Export Administration Regulations 99 (EAR99). This category typically includes low-tech consumer products and services.

26 February 2026 6 min read
Transferable Letter of Credit - Process Flow, Risks & Samples

Transferable Letter of Credit - Process Flow, Risks & Samples

A transferable letter of credit (LC) is a credit facility that the first beneficiary can transfer to another party or the second beneficiary. Such a financial guarantee is applicable when the sellers of goods are agents/dealers and are not the suppliers or manufacturers themselves.

26 February 2026 9 min read

A Quick Guide to Intermodal Shipping Containers

Intermodal shipping refers to the process of using standardized intermodal shipping containers to transport cargo through one or multiple modes od transport.

26 February 2026 9 min read
What Is Straight Bill of Lading? A Detailed Guide on Straight BOL

What Is Straight Bill of Lading? A Detailed Guide on Straight BOL

In general, a BOL is negotiable. A negotiable bill of lading refers to a document whose title can be changed, i.e., the ownership of the commodities can be changed from one party to another. One can transfer the ownership of the shipment to another party by signing the bill. In a negotiable bill of lading, the new consignee is free to transfer the ownership of the commodities to another person

26 February 2026 5 min read

A Complete Guide to Determine Freight Class

Freight class is a standardized way of measuring shipments in an attempt to add uniformity to the fragmented shipping landscape.

26 February 2026 12 min read
Intermodal Containers in Shipping - Complete Guide with Meaning & Types

Intermodal Containers in Shipping - Complete Guide with Meaning & Types

The maritime logistics supply chain has undergone a paradigm shift with the advent of containerization to transport cargo. Intermodal containers facilitate the transport of raw materials and other cargo on various transport means.

26 February 2026 10 min read
TEUs [Twenty Foot Equivalent] Containers in Shipping & Logistics

TEUs [Twenty Foot Equivalent] Containers in Shipping & Logistics

Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) is a widely used unit of measurement in the shipping business. It is an intermodal shipping container with dimensions (L x B x H) : 20ft x 8ft x 8ft. At least 9 to 11 pallets are held by these containers subject to the type of pallets i.e., standard or EUR pallets. The capacity of 2 TEUs is equivalent to the capacity of 1 FEU.

26 February 2026 4 min read