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Ocean Bill of Lading Guide: Types, Functions, and Key Checks
Learn how an ocean bill of lading works, including its functions, House and Master B/Ls, release methods, and essential draft checks.
Drayage vs. Haulage vs. Intermodal: Key Differences
Compare drayage, haulage, and intermodal transport, including service scope, equipment, common charges, and when each option may apply.
Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI): What Exporters Need to Include
A complete Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) gives a freight forwarder clear directions for an export shipment. It can reduce documentation errors and clarify routing and release instructions. It can also support Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing when the exporter provides appropriate written authorization. However, an SLI does not replace the exporter’s responsibility to provide…
How U.S. Trade Policy Changes Affect Logistics and International Shipping
U.S. trade policy changes can alter tariffs, customs requirements, sourcing decisions, transportation demand, and total landed cost. Importers and exporters should not wait until cargo reaches a port to evaluate a new measure. They should review its effective date, covered products, country scope, reporting rules, and operational consequences before booking or purchasing goods. Why U.S.…
How U.S.-China Trade Tensions Affect Latin American Markets
Learn how U.S.-China trade tensions affect Latin American sourcing, nearshoring, tariffs, ocean freight, and supply-chain planning.
Why Do We Recommend Cargo Insurance for 110% of the CIF Value?
Learn why cargo insurance for 110% of CIF value is common, how it is calculated, and which policy limits and exclusions shippers should review.
Tariff Changes: Essential Actions for Importers and Exporters
Learn how importers and exporters can respond to tariff changes through classification, origin review, landed-cost analysis, sourcing, and logistics planning.