Container Rollovers: Root Causes and Effective Solutions
Ports globally handle more than 800 million TEUs a year, with the trend looking to…
How to Clean Shipping Containers
Carriers and shippers must ensure that a container is clean, before cargo is loaded and…
What Is a Chassis Usage Fee?
When a laden container arrives at the port of discharge, it’s typically transferred to a…
What Is Freight Under Management (FUM)?
The majority of logistics, shipping and freight companies measure market share or business size in…
Cash Against Documents (CAD): Buyer’s & Seller’s Guide
There are various ways for buyers and sellers to protect themselves during business transactions where…
What Is a Container on Flatcar (COFC)?
Containers are regularly transported between different locations. While trucking has been the more common and…
What Is a Trailer on Flatcar (TOFC)?
Rail freight has been a popular means to transport goods across countries ever since the…
What Is An Inland Fuel Surcharge (IFS)?
It’s a common practice for logistics providers to impose fuel surcharges to offset increasing fuel…
What Is a Pallet Exchange Fee?
Receiving invoices for cargo consolidation often causes confusion, as there are various accessorial charges that…