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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
Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC): Example, Cost & Process
A standby letter of credit (SBLC) is a bank guarantee that pays the beneficiary only if the applicant fails to pay or perform as agreed.
Tonnage in Shipping: GT & NT Formulas + Calculator
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.
NVOCC Meaning in Shipping: Role, License & Duties
An NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) is a shipping company that issues its own bills of lading and sells ocean freight but doesn't operate ships.
Telex Release | International Release on a Bill of Lading
A telex release is an electronic message sent from an agent or a shipping line at the port of loading (POL) to the agent at the port of discharge. Further, this message paves the way for releasing the consignment mentioned in the bill of lading to the customer/consignee without the OBL.
Customs Value: What It Is & How to Calculate It (2026)
Customs value refers to the total value of the merchandise that is being imported into a country. On the basis of customs value, import duty for customs clearance of goods is determined
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 Calculator 2026: Formula + Chargeable Weight
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.