In international maritime shipping, overweight containers are a very tricky issue. Freight forwarders may have encountered this situation: a container is fully loaded, but then it's discovered that it exceeds the weight limit. What should be done in this case?1. The weight limit of the container its

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 intermodal chassis market experienced ups and downs in 2024, with slightly stronger demand in the first and fourth quarters, and a more balanced supply and demand dynamics than in previous years. Entering 2025, geopolitical, economic and commercial factors have brought market changes. Standard 4

Tensions between labor and management at the Port of Montreal are escalating, with the dockworkers' union announcing an indefinite overtime strike starting October 10. A previous three-day strike had already halted operations at two terminals. The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has urged the