Author Archives: Trà Giang JSC

Import container trucking process from port to the company warehouse

A ten-step guide to moving an import FCL container from the terminal to the company...

AWB, HAWB and MAWB: What Is the Difference in Air Freight?

Compare AWB, HAWB and MAWB by issuer, contract layer, number format, shipper/consignee, manifest role and...

How Are ICDs, Container Depots and Seaports Different?

Compare ICDs/dry ports, container depots and seaports by location, function, customs capability, container status and...

What Is VGM? Who Is Responsible for Declaring Container Weight?

VGM is the verified total mass of a packed container. This article explains its components,...

What Is a Rollover? Why a Gated-In Container May Not Be Loaded

Explains container rollover, why a gated-in unit may miss the vessel, the evidence to review...

Direct Service vs Transshipment: What Is the Difference?

Compare direct and transshipment services by vessel change, transit time, cost, reliability, container handling and...

What Is a Container Seal? Risks When the Seal Number Does Not Match the Documents

Learn what a container seal does, which records must carry the correct seal number, and...

What Is a Bonded Warehouse? When Should a Business Use One?

A bonded warehouse can create time and market flexibility before domestic import or re-export, but...

What Is a Blank Sailing and Why Can a Carrier Cancel a Voyage?

A blank sailing removes a planned voyage from the operating schedule. This article explains the...

What Is a CFS? Export and Import LCL Cargo Handling Process

Learn what a CFS is, how it differs from CY, ICD, depot and bonded warehouse,...