In the world of freight transportation and logistics management, understanding the difference between Drop Off and Live Unload is essential for efficient warehouse operations and supply chain planning.A Drop Off delivery means the driver leaves the loaded trailer at the consignee’s facility, allowin

In today’s global trade, understanding shipping terms is crucial for smooth international transactions. One common term buyers frequently encounter is DDU – Delivered Duty Unpaid. But what does it really mean, and how does it impact your supply chain?DDU refers to an international shipping agreement

When selling on Amazon, one of the most important decisions sellers face is choosing between FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) and FBM (Fulfillment by Merchant). Both models allow sellers to reach millions of customers worldwide, but they differ in how products are stored, packed, and shipped.1. Fulfillme

Cut-off time: The time when the shipping company changes the bill of lading format. Cut-off time: Usually 4 to 5 days before sailing. Before the last time to change the bill of lading format, the bill of lading format and information can be modified many times. After this, the bill of lading modific

The charges at the port of destination will vary from port to port and country to country, but will usually include the following: Port usage fees (port fees): fees that need to be paid when a ship docks at a port, including docking fees, berthing fees, port facility usage fees, etc. Cargo handling

The charges at the port of destination will vary from port to port and country to country, but will usually include the following: Port usage fees (port fees): fees that need to be paid when a ship docks at a port, including docking fees, berthing fees, port facility usage fees, etc. Cargo handling

Imports and cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose in March 2025 as frontloading and tariff issues clouded the outlook for trade, especially in the second half of the year. The port, the busiest container gateway in the United States, handled 778,406 twenty-foot equivalent units in March, up

The U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) service industry report showed that the service industry PMI in March was 50.8, down from the previous month, and growth slowed down. Among the tracking areas, some achieved growth and some shrank. The Northern Mariana Islands index fell sharply, and mu

Trump proposed to impose a surcharge of up to $3 million per Chinese-made ship that docks at US ports to curb China's dominance in maritime commerce and promote the development of domestic US ships. The US Steelworkers Union welcomed this. The Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shippi

The global air cargo security and inspection system market size reached US$987.9 million in 2024 and is expected to rise to US$1.53 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% from 2025 to 2033. Globalization has increased airport air traffic and cargo volume, and airport managers ha