What Is an Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM)?
When importing goods, it’s important to ensure that all required documentation is submitted accurately and…
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What Is an Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR)?
A container goes through various types of movements between multiple locations throughout its journey. Carriers…
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What Is an Arrival Notice
In the world of shipping, it’s important that all cargo and documentation gets processed timely,…
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What Is a Container Pre-Pull?
Port storage and demurrage charges can quickly add up and become unmanageable, especially when importing…
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What Is a Pallet Exchange Fee?
Receiving invoices for cargo consolidation often causes confusion, as there are various accessorial charges that…
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A Guide to Carrier’s Lien
In tough economic times and turbulent market conditions, cargo owners may be unable or unwilling…
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What is Container Shunting?
Every single shipment constitutes a multitude of container movements throughout its journey. These movements range…
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What is a Cargo Tracking Note (CTN)?
Importing cargo can be quite a complex task, especially when it comes to understanding regulatory…
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What is the FIOST Shipping Term?
There are various liner terms when it comes to shipping bulk cargo via an ocean…
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What Is a Container Gate Out?
There are various container movements that happen once a container has arrived at the destination…
