Ocean Freight

If you ship for the first time, you will see two words on your bill: demurrage and detention. They sound the same. They are not the same. Here is the difference, in plain English, and how to avoid paying extra in international ocean shipping.1. Demurrage: the port is charging youAfter the ship arriv

Hai Phong is more than just a major seaport—it's the main gateway for cargo entering northern Vietnam. If you're shipping machinery, raw materials, consumer goods, or retail products, sea freight from China to Hai Phong is often the most economical choice, especially for medium and large shipments.B

When planning an international shipment, one question always comes first: How long will sea freight take? While shipping schedules provide an estimate, the actual sea freight transit time depends on several factors, including the trade route, port efficiency, customs clearance, and seasonal demand.K

Shipping smaller volumes from China to the USA can feel tricky, especially if you’re not ready to fill a whole container. That’s where LCL (Less than Container Load) comes in. LCL allows businesses to share container space with other shipments, offering flexibility without overpaying for unused spac

A lot of importers have been asking the same thing lately: why does sea freight still cost so much?On paper, things seem calmer than a few years ago. Ports are moving again, container shortages aren’t as extreme, and supply chains look more stable. But freight rates? In many lanes, they’re still sit

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