What is a Container Seal Number? Explanations with Examples

Customs and Border Protection departments of countries have one basic goal. Allowing the clean cargo pass through the customs, while detecting and preventing the entrance...
Risks in LCL Shipments

Risks in LCL Shipments

Less than Container Load (LCL) refers to cargoes owned by different shippers, grouped in a single container by the forwarding agent, allowing transportation of...

Container Loading Plans for Palletized Goods

There are two transportation equipment that play a key role in standardization of international logistics: Containers and Pallets. Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international...
container dimension comparison

What are the Differences Between 40′ Standard Dry Containers and 40′ High-Cube Dry Containers?

Dry containers, also known as general purpose containers, are by far the most common type of containers used in international sea transportation. Almost every consumer...
Differences Between MBL (Master Bill of Lading) and HBL (House Bill of Lading)

What are the Differences Between MBL (Master Bill of Lading) and HBL (House Bill...

Understanding the differences between a master bill of lading and a house bill of lading in export and import transactions. What Does a Master Bill...

What is a Container Number? Explanations with Examples

A container number, also known as container identification number, is a reference number assigned to a freight container for legal and commercial purposes. Container number,...
What is the Difference Between MAWB (Master Air Waybill) and HAWB (House Air Waybill)?

What is the Difference Between MAWB (Master Air Waybill) and HAWB (House Air Waybill)?

What Does Master Air Waybill Mean in Export and Import Businesses? Master air waybill (MAWB) is a transport document, which is used in air shipments,...
Which is the best insurance type that should be selected against non-delivery risks?

Which is the Best Cargo Insurance Type That Should be Selected Against Non-Delivery Risks?

Institute Cargo Clause A (All risks), Institute Cargo Clause B and Institute Cargo Clause C are the main types of cargo insurance types used...

FCL/LCL Shipments: Single Shipper/ Multiple Consignees

Full Container Load (FCL) refers to a single container or multiple containers are booked by a shipper to transport their cargo exclusively under a...

Container Markings: How to Read Numbers, Symbols and Warning Plates on any Freight Container?

Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international transportation. They increase efficiency and decrease costs in all stages of the transportation. Containers used...
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