Difference between a Freight Forwarder and NVOCC
NVOCC and Freight Forwarder are entities that many customers use for the movement of their cargo around the world.. Is there a difference between a NVOCC and freight forwarder..??
Let us explore in this article..
Is there a connection between Incoterms and the shipping line..??
Is there a connection between Incoterms and the shipping line..?? Are Shipping Lines concerned with Incoterms®..??
What does Shippers load, stow and count mean..??
Shippers load, stow and count or Shippers load and count or SLAC is a term that you would have seen in the description of the bill of lading for all shipments.. What does it mean to the line and to the shipper..??
Difference between pre-carriage and on-carriage
The difference between pre-carriage and on-carriage needs to be understood very clearly by the exporter, importer, shipping line, forwarder, clearing agent, insurance and everyone else involved in order to ensure that the relevant roles, responsibilities, costs and risks are clearly defined..
Is it a TEU or FEU..??
Remember the famous question “Is it a bird, is it a plane……….” Well thought i would share something like that, only here, the question is, Is it a TEU or FEU.. Below is an article about an innovative concept relating to freight containers reblogged from Mike Poverello’s Blog.. The process of coupling as shown in this video seems a bit … Read more here..
Pallet wide Containers
Ever heard of Pallet wide containers..?? No..?? Well now you have.. The container shipping industry is a dynamic and constantly evolving industry with many different types of containers being developed and customised to suit the various needs of the market/trade, some global, some regional and some local.. Previously I have written an article covering the sizes, dimensions and uses of … Read more here..
Questions regarding FMC registered forwarder for shipments to USA
Here are a few questions regarding FMC registered forwarder and documentation, raised by Kashan Faiz Sajjad.. I am a freight forwarder in Pakistan and not FMC registered, I have cargo destined for the US, and I ask my FMC registered agent in the US to issue their HBL. So is this workable? Is there any problem that I am going … Read more here..
Who should pay for securing the cargo in the container in an EXW deal..??
In a shipment on EXW terms – Who should pay for securing the cargo in the container..?? This is a question posed by a reader as below.. Here is my question : – cargo (wine in cartons, on pallets) will be exported from France to the USA – the term of sale is EXW – the exporter will load and … Read more here..
My 1st Million in shipping and freight
Last night I silently slipped into the millionaires club.. I got my 1st million in Shipping and Freight.. Read about it here..
Can you trust Safety Data Sheets..??
Abuse of Safety Data Sheets for cargo bookings is uncomfortably frequent. A recent TT Club claim relating to a fire onboard a ship highlighted a number of issues. Take utmost care with what is presented and be proactive in warning customers of their legal obligations – and potential penalties. Anecdotal evidence suggests that abuse of Safety Data Sheets (SDS or … Read more here..