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There are a few Frequently Asked Questions about shipping and freight from there readers and below is a list of these FAQs..
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- Am I allowed to change the bill of lading number on a switch bill of lading..??
- Are Incoterms® EXW rules suitable for international trade..??
- Bunker, Bunkering and Bunker Adjustment Factor
- Can a shipper put a hold on a container under CIF terms..??
- Can anyone issue a House Bill of Lading..??
- Can cargo be released without collection of destination charges..??
- Can I amend notify party after a telex release is issued..??
- Can I get an Express Release for cargo while Original Bill of Lading is with the bank..??
- Can I stop a telex release on a bill of lading after I have requested for it..??
- Can the shipper’s address on the bill of lading be in another country..??
- Can the shipping line be held liable..??
- Difference between a Freight Forwarder and Broker
- Difference between a Freight Forwarder and NVOCC
- Difference between a Liner and Tramp service
- Difference between a NVO and NVOCC Operator
- Difference between a ship and a vessel
- Difference between an exporter and a shipper
- Difference between bulk and break bulk
- Difference between Cargo dues, Tonnage dues & port dues
- Difference between Carrier Haulage and Merchant Haulage
- Difference between Commodity and Cargo
- Difference between Container Owner and Shipping Line
- Difference between Demurrage and Detention
- Difference between Demurrage, Detention and Despatch
- Difference between Harbour, Port, Terminal, Berth, Quay, Pier, Jetty
- Difference between House bill of lading and Master bill of lading
- Difference between ICD, On Dock CY and Off Dock CY
- Difference between Laden on Board and Shipped on Board
- Difference between LCL and Consolidation
- Difference between Liner vessel and Conference vessel
- Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain
- Difference between Ocean, Sea Waybill and Memo Bill of Lading
- Difference between pre-carriage and on-carriage
- Difference between Received for Shipment, Shipped on Board, Clean on Board & Clean Shipped on Board
- Difference between Slot charterer and NVOCC Operator
- Difference between Storage and Demurrage
- Difference between storage and overstay
- Difference between telex release and express release
- Difference between the various weights used in shipping
- Difference between transhipment and cargo in transit
- Difference between Vessel agent and Carrier agent
- Does a Bill of Lading override a Sales Contract..??
- Does demurrage and detention apply to LCL shipments..??
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- Flow of cargo in South Africa (import, export, transhipment)
- Freight Forwarder and Clearing Agent
- Freight in Master Bill of Lading and House Bill of Lading
- How do I know the bill of lading issued is a House Bill or Master Bill..??
- How do I verify if my goods were actually shipped..??
- How long must I store original bills of lading after shipment is complete..??
- How many original bills of lading must I surrender to get release of cargo..??
- How to mitigate risks against negligent behavior by a freight forwarder
- Liability of the shipper on the bill of lading
- Pre-Carriage, Carriage and On-Carriage explained
- Responsibility of buyer and seller in the case of cargo damage
- Shipped on Board Date stamp – should it be signed..??
- Shipping cargo without insurance – reader question
- Shipping your first container..?? Here are some tips to help you
- Under CIF terms – who is responsible to off-load cargo from the ship – seller or buyer..??
- Understanding the difference between Intermodal and Multimodal transport
- What do the markings on a container mean..??
- What is a Blank sailing..??
- What is a LINER OUT CHARGE in shipping..??
- What is a P&I Club, what they do and why we need them in our lives
- What is CY-CY Term in Container Shipping..??
- What is Dangerous Goods Declaration and who should submit it..??
- What is distressed cargo and when does it occur..??
- What is GRI (General Rate Increase) in shipping and what is its implication..??
- What is IMO 2020 and how you could be affected..
- What is Transhipment..??
- What to do when the original bill of lading is lost..??
- When does a Bill of Lading become a Contract of Carriage..??
- When is a container considered as Over weight..??
- Which is the most important function of a bill of lading and why..??
- Which weight should be declared in a container bill of lading..??
- Who can request shipping line to issue switch bill of lading..??
- Who should bear responsibility for loss of original bill of lading
- Who should pay for securing the cargo in the container in an EXW deal..??
- Who should provide IMO Declaration..??
- Why is it important to check the Vessel Sailing Date..??
- Why is there a difference in transit time between FCL and LCL cargo to the same destination..??
