Why You Should Avoid Misdeclaring Commodities In Sea Shipping

Why You Should Avoid Misdeclaring Commodities In Sea Shipping

Over 250 million containers are transported by sea each year, and each one must be accompanied by a shipping declaration. In a way, it’s kind of like a driver’s license. But instead of height, weight, and eye color, the shipping declaration includes all the info for...
How Freight Buyers Can Win the 2026 Contracting Season

How Freight Buyers Can Win the 2026 Contracting Season

The 2026 container shipping market is giving freight buyers something they have rarely had in recent years: a genuine strategic advantage, especially for those with the right strategic partners On key lanes such as Asia to Europe, carriers are showing strong interest...
Shipping to Australia

Shipping to Australia

Shipping to Australia can be complex due to its distance from major markets and strict import regulations. This guide simplifies the process by covering Australia’s trade overview, major gateways, customs rules, freight choices, and what businesses should know about...
The True Cost of New U.S. Port Fees

The True Cost of New U.S. Port Fees

New port fees on Chinese built and operated vessels are set to take effect in the United States on October 14, 2025. The policy has already triggered significant responses by global carriers, through redeploying vessels and even reflagging fleets, and the ripple...
Nansha Port Unveils New Pre-Shipment Inspection Model

Nansha Port Unveils New Pre-Shipment Inspection Model

Happening Now Exporters at Shenzhen Yantian Port were facing growing challenges as inspection rates for full container loads (FCL) surged. For less than container load (LCL) shipments, the situation was even tougher. Some cargo has been detained for over a month due...