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.

What Is a Cargo Manifest? Its Role in the Import Cargo Release Process

A cargo manifest is transport and bill data filed with authorities. Learn master/house layers, its...

What Is an Arrival Notice? Information to Check Before Import Cargo Pickup

An Arrival Notice advises that import cargo is approaching or has arrived. Review the B/L,...

FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP and DPU under Incoterms® 2020: What Is the Difference?

Compare FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP and DPU by delivery, risk transfer, carriage, insurance, customs clearance...

What Is a Delivery Order? Import Cargo Release Process

Understand D/O and eDO, release prerequisites, OBL/SWB/telex, HBL–MBL, FCL/LCL, customs and terminal execution.

Common mistakes when stuffing cargo into a container

A practical analysis of 12 common container-stuffing mistakes, covering CTU inspection, load distribution, securing, moisture,...

Wooden Pallet, Corrugated Carton or Wooden Crate: Which Packaging Should You Choose?

Compare cartons, wooden pallets and crates by weight, fragility, stackability, handling, moisture, freight cost and...

Fumigation of Wood Packaging for Export: When Is Treatment Mandatory?

Learn when export pallets, crates and dunnage require ISPM 15 treatment, which materials are excluded,...

Shipping Marks: What Information Should Be Shown on Cargo Packages?

Learn which identification, destination, order, package and handling data should appear on a Shipping Mark...

Export Container Pre-Stuffing Inspection Checklist

A pre-stuffing inspection matrix for machinery, components and palletised cargo covering structure, weather-tightness, floor, doors,...

Export Cargo Transport from Warehouse to Port: What Are the Key Steps?

A 10-step warehouse-to-port export process for FCL and LCL, covering booking, cut-offs, VGM, customs, gate-in...