Demurrage fees refer to the charges incurred when cargo remains at the port beyond the final free days, calculated per container, per day, and can accumulate quickly. The Flexport team offers solutions like 'pre-pulling' services to help you reduce costs and improve logistics efficiency.
South Riding Point in the Bahamas is a dedicated oil loading and unloading port equipped with modern facilities and safety guarantees. The inner harbor and island berths provide efficient docking for oil tankers, utilizing mandatory pilotage and radio communication to ensure safe and efficient operations.
The Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly program offers green traffic opportunities for sellers. Participation requires product certification, including third-party standards and Amazon's own standards. Green-badged products can improve search ranking, reduce advertising spend, and gain extra traffic support. Choosing the right certification standard is crucial, considering product characteristics and target market. The program covers various product categories, helping sellers achieve a win-win situation of commercial and social value.
The World Customs Organization (WCO), with EU funding, launched the project "Harmonized Commodity Classification Based on WCO Standards to Strengthen African Trade," with Niger as one of the first beneficiary countries. WCO experts assessed Niger Customs to enhance its commodity classification and customs valuation capabilities, unify commodity classification standards, and facilitate African trade. This project will provide valuable experience for other African countries, jointly building a new landscape for African trade.
This article analyzes the multiple factors affecting customs clearance in international express shipments to Brazil, including product type, document completeness, customs inspection situations, port efficiency, and logistics channel selection. By effectively mastering these elements, users can optimize their express delivery experience and improve customs clearance efficiency.
CBP's updated policy on mother port transshipment specifies that certain goods must be shipped by specific deadlines to qualify for in-transit exemptions and a 10% countervailing duty. This change may result in higher tariffs and retroactive fees for many importers, necessitating careful handling of related declarations.
Maritime Transport has launched two new railway services connecting DP World London Gateway with Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. This initiative responds to the growing demand for container transportation and supports upcoming port expansion projects, aiming to promote a low-carbon and efficient supply chain development.
Freight rates in maritime shipping frequently fluctuate due to global economic changes, primarily influenced by transportation costs, market structures, cargo characteristics, route and port conditions, and contract terms. This article explores these five factors and their interactions, revealing the essence of rate fluctuations and market dynamics.
This article provides a detailed interpretation of key aspects of electric bicycle exports, including lithium battery UN code classification, dangerous goods packaging requirements, and standards in China and target countries/regions (e.g., EU CE certification, US UL standards). It offers practical export advice to help companies achieve regulatory compliance and seize international market opportunities. The article focuses on ensuring smooth and compliant export processes for electric bicycle manufacturers looking to expand their global reach.
In international freight, the classification of heavy goods, light/bulky goods (also known as chargeable weight), and flat goods significantly impacts shipping costs. This article details these concepts and explains their classification standards based on different transportation modes, including air, sea, and land freight. It also highlights that the actual standards may vary among different companies, requiring specific consultation for accurate assessment. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for optimizing logistics cost management in international trade.
