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...
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...

Freight Containers: Classification, Sizes and Dimensions

History of Freight Containers: Standardization is one of the key elements of our modern civilization. By standardization we increase productivity, decrease costs and improve quality...

Letter of Credit Condition: LCL/LCL Shipment Prohibited

LCL is an abbreviation that is used mostly in international shipping. Its long form is Less than Container Load (LCL). In an LCL shipment, a...

How Many Pallets Fit in a 20′ Reefer Container?

Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international transportation. They are used to carry Unit Loads (ULD) safely and securely. The most widely...
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...
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Incoterms

What Does Incoterms Mean?  INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms) have been created by the International Chamber of Commerce in order to reach an uniform set of...

How Many Pallets Fit in a 40′ Container?

Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international transportation. They are used to carry Unit Loads (ULD) safely and securely. The most widely...
What are the Differences Between a Bill of Lading and a Charter Party Bill of Lading?

What are the Differences Between a Bill of Lading and a Charter Party Bill...

Under the current letter of credit rules and international standard banking practices, if a letter of credit calls for a marine bill of lading,...
What is a Freight Forwarder’s Bill of Lading?

What is a Freight Forwarder’s Bill of Lading?

A freight forwarder's bill of lading is a transport document which is issued by a freight forwarder. It is also known as a house bill...
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