Guide to Safe and Efficient LCL Shipping Practices

Guide to Safe and Efficient LCL Shipping Practices

Cargo safety is crucial in LCL shipping. This article elaborates on how to effectively reduce the risk of cargo damage and loss in LCL sea freight from four aspects: strengthening packaging, standardizing labeling, selecting freight forwarders, and purchasing cargo insurance. It provides a comprehensive safety guide for cargo owners, focusing on minimizing potential issues during international logistics and ensuring the security of their goods throughout the shipping process. This ensures a safer and more reliable LCL shipping experience.

02/03/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Liability and Costs of Unclaimed Maritime Cargo Explained

Liability and Costs of Unclaimed Maritime Cargo Explained

Shipping abandonment refers to the situation where the consignee refuses to take delivery of goods, leading to cargo remaining at the port and eventually being disposed of by the carrier. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the definition, common scenarios, cost structure, and liability allocation related to shipping abandonment. It also offers recommendations for mitigating risks, aiming to help readers understand the potential risks and solutions associated with shipping abandonment in maritime transport. The goal is to provide practical guidance for avoiding costly consequences.

02/03/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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WCO and WTO Boost Trade Facilitation Leadership Globally

WCO and WTO Boost Trade Facilitation Leadership Globally

The World Customs Organization (WCO) collaborates closely with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to empower chairs of national trade facilitation committees through initiatives like advanced courses. This partnership aims to enhance their understanding and implementation capabilities regarding the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement. The collaboration focuses on simplifying customs procedures, improving border management efficiency, and promoting transparency and sustainable development in global trade. Ultimately, this joint effort contributes to global economic growth by fostering a more streamlined and efficient international trading system.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ozon Reveals Peak Season Sales Trends and Strategy

Ozon Reveals Peak Season Sales Trends and Strategy

This article delves into Ozon's peak season promotion strategies, emphasizing the upgraded promotion analysis feature. This function clearly breaks down combined product card data, helping sellers accurately evaluate promotion effectiveness. It also provides a detailed interpretation of Ozon's promotion order attribution rules and proposes a combined promotion strategy using both Pay-Per-Order and Cost-Per-Click bidding. The aim is to assist sellers in achieving both traffic growth and cost control during peak season promotions.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ozon Adjusts Seller Fees and Fixes Exchange Rates

Ozon Adjusts Seller Fees and Fixes Exchange Rates

Ozon Marketplace announced commission rate adjustments for overseas sellers, effective August 1st (ranging from 5% to 15%). The platform is also expanding its product categories by adding 83 new ones and optimizing the exchange rate settlement mechanism by locking the rate at the time of sale. These changes aim to balance the interests of the platform and sellers, improve service quality, reduce exchange rate risks, and help sellers better predict their earnings.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Fedex and UPS Lead 2025 Global Air Cargo Rankings

Fedex and UPS Lead 2025 Global Air Cargo Rankings

The list of the top ten global air cargo companies for 2025 has been revealed, with FedEx and UPS leading due to their advanced technology and service quality. Other companies like Qatar Airways, Emirates SkyCargo, DHL Aviation, and Cargolux are also continuously promoting sustainable development and market expansion, demonstrating their strong industry competitiveness and innovative capabilities.

08/06/2025 Airlines
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Ocean Freight and Customs Fees Avoiding Hidden Trade Costs

Ocean Freight and Customs Fees Avoiding Hidden Trade Costs

Although both shipping fees and customs fees are part of international logistics, they differ in nature, collection parties, and calculation methods. Shipping fees mainly pertain to maritime transport costs, while customs fees are related to customs declaration services. Understanding the composition of these fees helps avoid hidden costs and enhances the effectiveness of logistics cost management.

08/05/2025 Customs Knowledge
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