Category Archives: KNOWLEDGE

A collection of foundational knowledge on import-export, logistics, documentation, Incoterms, transportation, customs clearance, and practical matters businesses should review during operations.

Document responsibility matrix for Buyer, Supplier and Forwarder

A practical RACI matrix showing who prepares, reviews and is ultimately accountable for machinery and...

Incorrect Consignee Name on a Bill of Lading: Risks for Importers

A wrong consignee may block cargo release, create manifest mismatches and trigger amendment costs. This...

What Is a Draft Bill of Lading? Why Review It Before Final Issuance?

A Draft Bill is the preliminary B/L used to verify shipment data before final release....

How to Verify Models and Technical Specifications Across Documents and Catalogues

A controlled method to reconcile model, part number, suffix, function, voltage, power, material and configuration...

How to Check Delivery Terms and Freight Charges on a Commercial Invoice

Learn how to review Incoterms, named places, Freight, Insurance and Other Charges on a Commercial...

How to Verify Seller, Buyer and Consignee Details

A practical guide to reconciling seller, buyer, shipper, importer, consignee and notify-party details across trade...

What Is an Arrival Notice? What Information Should Be Checked?

An Arrival Notice informs import parties that cargo is approaching. Importers should verify the ETA,...

Why Should HS Classification Be Checked Before Cargo Arrival?

Early HS review aligns taxes, import controls, origin documents and declaration data before post-arrival correction...

When Is the Manifest Filing Deadline? Risks of Late Amendments

Understand Vietnam's 12/24-hour inbound sea-manifest deadlines, carrier cut-offs, amendment workflow and the operational and compliance...

What Is a Cargo Manifest? How Do Manifest Errors Affect Cargo Pickup?

“Manifest” is an operational term for cargo-declaration and bill data filed or supplied under mode-specific...