Not understanding how customs holds work can lead to detained shipments. A detained shipment can quickly derail your supply chain—leading to costly demurrage fees, delayed deliveries, and frustrated customers.
My Container Is At The Port, What Happens Next?
When your freight forwarder tells you, “Your container has arrived at the port,” it’s easy to think your job is done. In reality, the most sensitive part of the process is just beginning.
Shipping During the Peak Season
As August kicks off, shippers everywhere are gearing up for the busiest time of the year. But with high demand comes real challenges: tight capacity, rising rates, and delays.
Shipping During China’s New Year
Planning to ship during Chinese New Year? Here’s what you need to know! While it’s a time of joy and tradition in China, it’s also a challenging period for global shipping.
Ensuring A Successful Importation
Many things may go wrong during importing which can result in monetary loss or loss of the cargo. This article will explain what can go wrong when importing and give tips to ensure a successful shipment when starting.
Incoming Container Fee Disputes
The FMC is expecting a surge in container disputes due to the rerouting of shipments to other ports. Shippers that rely on the Port of Baltimore will soon have to pay extra to have their imports enter through different ports.
How To Avoid Demurrage
Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal.