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Guide to Mastering FCL Shipping in International Ocean Freight

This article provides a detailed analysis of the operational process for international sea freight FCL booking, covering stages such as booking, container pickup, loading, customs declaration, loading onto the vessel, sea transportation, arrival at port, distribution, unloading, container return, and settlement. It offers comprehensive guidance for foreign trade companies, aiming to facilitate smooth and worry-free freight forwarding. The guide aims to demystify the entire FCL shipping process, providing practical insights for businesses involved in international trade.

01/16/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia

India Adjusts Trade Routes Amid Red Sea Shipping Crisis

The Red Sea crisis poses significant challenges to Indian trade, particularly impacting garment exports. The Indian government is actively responding by exploring diversified markets, while the garment industry seeks value chain restructuring and brand upgrades. Despite supply chain disruptions, India remains committed to increasing its export volume and reshaping the global trade landscape. The crisis necessitates a proactive approach to mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities for sustained growth and resilience in the face of global uncertainties.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

COSCO SHIPPING Opens New East Chinacentral Asia Trade Route

The successful inaugural run of COSCO SHIPPING's "East China-Wuhan-Andijan" China-Central Asia Railway Express marks the full opening of a new cross-border transportation channel from East China to Central Asia. Leveraging the sea-rail intermodal advantages of Wuhan Port, this train provides a stable and controllable logistics route for the export of bulk commodities such as steel from East and Central China to Central Asia. It supports the opening-up of inland regions by offering a reliable transportation solution to facilitate trade between these areas and Central Asia.

01/15/2026 Logistics

Community Group Buying Boon or Bane for Drop Shipping

This paper delves into the application of the dropshipping model within community group buying, analyzing its suitable scenarios, channel selection, operational boundaries, and potential advantages and disadvantages. It emphasizes that dropshipping is a valuable tool for the initial stages of community group buying. However, for long-term sustainable development, building an independent and controllable supply chain system is crucial to maintain a competitive edge. A robust supply chain ensures resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving market dynamics and competitive pressures.

01/15/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia

New Predictive Freight Index Aims to Forecast Shipping Rates

Cowen and AFS have partnered to launch a freight index, forecasting LTL, truckload, and parcel rates. The inaugural index reveals an increase in truckload rates and a decrease in LTL weight. This index provides valuable insights into the current state of the freight market and offers predictive analysis for future trends. It aims to assist shippers and carriers in making informed decisions regarding pricing and capacity planning. The index will be updated regularly to reflect the dynamic nature of the logistics industry.