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Alexandra Ortiz

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14 July 2026

Pier Pass | Meaning, Benefits & How to Calculate it

Certain logistics expenses are zone-specific — meaning that they only apply in certain regions or shipping ports. These charges are only added to the overall freight costs of a given shipment when it docks into a port wherein that particular expense is applicable.

28 November 2022

All you Need to Know About US Import Tax and Duties

The purpose of imposing customs duties on countries is to maintain the receiving country’s economic stability, by monitoring and controlling the flow of goods, either general or prohibited.

21 November 2022

What is a Shipper's Export Declaration? Form and Uses

A shipper's export declaration is an essential document for trade of goods with the USA. It acts as record of US exports and is also used to keep track of trade statistics.

03 October 2022

Transferable Letter of Credit - Process Flow, Risks & Samples

A transferable letter of credit (LC) is a credit facility that the first beneficiary can transfer to another party or the second beneficiary. Such a financial guarantee is applicable when the sellers of goods are agents/dealers and are not the suppliers or manufacturers themselves.

Articles on Bill Of Lading

14 September 2022

What Is Straight Bill of Lading? A Detailed Guide on Straight BOL

In general, a BOL is negotiable. A negotiable bill of lading refers to a document whose title can be changed, i.e., the ownership of the commodities can be changed from one party to another. One can transfer the ownership of the shipment to another party by signing the bill. In a negotiable bill of lading, the new consignee is free to transfer the ownership of the commodities to another person

Articles on Shipping Containers

09 September 2022

Intermodal Containers in Shipping - Complete Guide with Meaning & Types

The maritime logistics supply chain has undergone a paradigm shift with the advent of containerization to transport cargo. Intermodal containers facilitate the transport of raw materials and other cargo on various transport means.

Articles on Charges & Fees in Exports

07 September 2022

Shipping Guarantee in Import Export - Meaning, Process & Examples

In international trade transactions, An importer generally needs a bill of lading and a few other shipping documents to collect goods from the destination port. The bill of lading is issued by the shipping company to the exporter once the shipping company has inspected the goods. The exporter sends out the BL and other documents to the importer as presentation of these documents is a prerequisite for collection of the goods.

Articles on Customs Processes

06 September 2022

What Is TARIC Code? A Complete Guide on TARIC Code

Every commodity that is imported or exported attracts certain tariffs. The most common are export, import, and transit duties. Tariffs in the EU are governed by the TARIC code system, where each commodity’s TARIC code decides the tariff that will be applied to it.

Articles on Logistics

05 September 2022

What is Cargo Insurance? Cargo Insurance Meaning, Types & Benefits

When the freight or cargo is in transit, it is susceptible to damage due to unpredictable events on road or sea. In case of an explosion due to road accidents or the sinking of container ships, the carrier liability will not be enough to compensate for the loss of cargo owners.

Articles on Shipping Documents

02 September 2022

What is a Sea Waybill | Meaning, Usage & Difference With BOL

A sea waybill is primarily used in maritime shipment and acts as a receipt for the transported goods. It is a transport carriage contract similar to the bill of lading but has many distinguishing features.