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Power of Attorney (POA) In International Shipping

Power of Attorney (POA) In International Shipping

A Power of Attorney (POA )is mandatory if you are delegating responsibility to another party. With the help of this document, the customs broker has the power to clear your shipment through the customs authorities.

26 January 2026 5 min read
Choosing the Right Clearing and Forwarding Agent

Choosing the Right Clearing and Forwarding Agent

Clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents are experts when it comes to getting the goods cleared through customs formalities, coordinating with the carrier and taking care of all shipping and delivery related activities.

23 January 2026 2 min read
What Is An Inspection Certificate | Types, Purpose & More

What Is An Inspection Certificate | Types, Purpose & More

An inspection certificate is a vital trade document required for importing specific consumer goods.The document is a crucial component in international trade transactions.

23 January 2026 8 min read
Commercial Invoice Template: Format, How to Fill and Examples

Commercial Invoice Template: Format, How to Fill and Examples

Commercial invoice is an important document provided by the exporter to the importer in international trade. Read to know more about its meaning, format and documentation.

22 January 2026 8 min read
Customs OR Bonded Warehousing & Inventory Storage in US

Customs OR Bonded Warehousing & Inventory Storage in US

Regulated by CBP, this article will cover what bonded warehousing is, the role US customs (CBP) plays, cost and the various advantages of customs warehousing

22 January 2026 9 min read
Standby Letter of Credit [SBLC] | Examples, Costs & Process

Standby Letter of Credit [SBLC] | Examples, Costs & Process

‘Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) (both revocable & irrevocable) are types of letters of credit (LC) where the issuing bank commits to pay to the beneficiary if the applicant fails to make the payment.

22 January 2026 9 min read
Tonnage in Shipping: Gross Tonnage, Net Tonnage & Displacement

Tonnage in Shipping: Gross Tonnage, Net Tonnage & Displacement

Tonnage in shipping is the carrying capacity of the ship measured in terms of volume or weight. The word 'tonnage' is derived from the practice of levying dues on ships.

22 January 2026 6 min read
NVOCC [Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier] - Roles, Licenses & More

NVOCC [Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier] - Roles, Licenses & More

An acronym for Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier, NVOCCs are increasingly popular and their similar to what freight forwarders. Learn about NVOCCs with examples here.

22 January 2026 10 min read