The freight industry is notoriously known for needing tedious paperwork, which include shipping documents. While there are certain documents that all shipments need, importing and exporting often need specific shipping papers as well.
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Many people have built successful businesses through selling furniture. Successful furniture shipping starts with taking into account numerous factors of the furniture that is being shipped. In this article, you will learn the information you need to be able to ship furniture internationally.
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In a dropshipping model, the manufacturer ships directly to your customers. However, Invoices often accompany packages, so customers may get their hands on information you don’t want them to see. What can you do if you don’t want your customer to know who your supplier is? Blind shipping is the solution that will keep your supplier anonymous.
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ISO tank containers are approved to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, hence its name. These tank containers are equipped to handle hazardous and non-hazardous substances to safely transport them across regions. With 9 main types of tank containers and a few other subtypes, this guide will help you navigate through the complexities of ISO tanks.
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Container chassis, also called intermodal chassis or skeletal trailer, is a specifically designed trailer frame which links up to a semi-trailer truck. A container chassis is basically composed of a steel frame, tires, axles, suspension, and brakes. New models of container chassis might include other bells and whistles, such as ABS, GPS tracking system, LED lights, weight sensors and other electro-mechanisms that we usually see in commercial vehicles.
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Rail freight is a cost-effective and efficient transportation method for freight. It’s faster than ocean freight, and cheaper than air freight. It can not only handle heavier freight, it is also better protected against criminals!
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Things rarely go as planned in the shipping industry, resulting in a slew of surcharges that must be paid. One of these fees is container storage, the amount of which varies depending on your business’s location. This guide will give you an overview of the container storage charge and how to avoid it.
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The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) and Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) are two fees that are often overlooked, hence springing as a surprise for shippers when they receive their invoices. Although the two fees may be smaller charges, it is still important to take them into consideration when preparing for shipments. These are common maintenance fees that forwarders often come across when dealing with customs brokerages for imported cargo goods.
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For the savvy shipper, container shipping rates are the most crucial component to freight quotes and keeping operating costs low. With the Covid-19 pandemic causing container shipping rates to shoot up to all-time highs, being aware of current shipping rates can make all the difference in helping you or your company save a fortune on shipping costs!
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The shipping process is a very complex one. We here in SFI want to simplify the shipping process for you. Here are a few points as to why a freight forwarder would come in as a big help when it comes to shipping goods overseas.
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