DAP Incoterms 2020: Delivered at Place Meaning and Who Pays What
DAP (Delivered at Place) explained: who pays what, where the risk passes, destination charges, DAP vs DPU vs DDP, and how to buy or…
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Practical guides for importers shipping from China: quotes, consolidation, customs, DDP and Amazon FBA.
What Is a Freight Forwarder? Forwarder vs Broker vs NVOCC
What is a freight forwarder? What forwarders do on a shipment from China, and how they differ from freight brokers, NVOCCs and customs brokers.
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Oversized Cargo Shipping: Flat Rack and Open Top Containers
Shipping oversized cargo from China: flat rack vs open top containers vs breakbulk, typical dimensions and payloads, how OOG freight is priced, and how…
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China Public Holidays 2027: Shipping Calendar for Importers
China public holidays 2027 for importers: expected dates for Chinese New Year, Golden Week and other holidays, their impact on factories and shipping, and…
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Shipping Terms Glossary: 60+ Freight and Logistics Terms
Shipping terms glossary: 60+ freight and logistics terms explained in plain English, from Incoterms and bills of lading to THC, VGM, ISF and chargeable…
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FCA Incoterms 2020: Free Carrier Meaning, Risks and FCA vs FOB
FCA (Free Carrier) explained: where delivery and risk pass, who pays what, FCA vs FOB and EXW, and how to use FCA when buying…
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Cargo Insurance for China Shipments: Coverage, Cost and Claims
Cargo insurance for shipping from China: what marine cargo insurance covers (ICC A, B, C), carrier liability limits, general average, insured value and claims.
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CIF Meaning in Shipping: Costs, Risks and CIF vs FOB
CIF meaning in shipping: what cost, insurance and freight covers, where the risk passes, hidden destination charges, and CIF vs FOB vs CFR for…
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Chargeable Weight Calculator and Volumetric Weight Formula
Calculate chargeable weight for air freight, express and sea LCL: volumetric weight formulas (÷6,000 and ÷5,000), worked examples and a free calculator.
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ISF Filing and Customs Bonds: Importing from China to the USA
What ISF (10+2) filing is, the 10 data elements, the 24-hour deadline and $5,000 penalties, plus single-entry vs continuous customs bonds.
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