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Megha Shah

Associate Director, Global Business Development at Drip Capital

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11 November 2024

What is Demurrage and Detention in the Shipping Industry?

Both detention and demurrage refer to charges imposed for the use of shipping containers or other equipment. These charges are imposed when containers are used beyond the allotted free time provided by the carrier/ terminal operator. However, the difference between the two charges depends on the location of the container at the time of delay.

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09 June 2023

What are Pallets and Palletizing in Shipping?

Pallets are flat structures used in cargo ships to support goods or containers, allowing for efficient stacking and storage. They are essential to facilitate the movement of large quantities of goods.

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28 April 2023

How to Get an Export License in the US | Process, Types, and Exceptions

The government imposes restrictions on the export of commodities from the United States. These restrictions state that only shippers with an export license can transport certain items overseas.

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10 March 2023

Difference Between NVOCC and Freight Forwarder

A non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) is a shipping company that acts as a freight forwarder but does not have its own vessel. The carrier is the middleman between the shipper and various shipping lines. It offers consolidation services as well as negotiates the rates with the carriers.

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08 February 2023

Shipping from China to the US - A Brief Guide

China is known to be the biggest manufacturer of goods in the world. It has trade relations with various countries and ships to many, including the United States of America.

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25 January 2023

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Explained

In attempts to secure the global supply chain of the United States after the 9/11 attacks, the country took steps to safeguard all shipments entering the border of the US from weapons of mass destruction. One of the steps taken was to establish CTPAT or Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.

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09 January 2023

Understanding International Traffic in Arms Regulations

International Traffic in Arms Regulations, or ITAR, is a system regulating the manufacturing, selling, and distributing of defense and related articles listed on the United States Munitions List, also known as USML.

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07 December 2022

Over Dimensional Cargo

The use of standardized pallets and containers has enabled importers, exporters and logistics providers to conveniently ship and store a wide variety of goods. However, not all types of goods can be transported using these means as they might be too large to be transported. Such goods are categorized as over dimensional cargo.

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02 December 2022

Let’s Talk About Standard Pallet Sizes

When goods are loaded into or unloaded from trucks, ships or other modes of transport, they need protection against shocks, impacts and other causes of damage when moving along the supply chain. Moreover, they also need to be able to be stored and handled with ease throughout the shipping process.

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03 October 2022

Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping : Meaning & How does it works

Less-than-truckload or less-than-load (LTL) freight is a type of shipping service in which numerous cargoes share the same vehicle, and each firm pays for the room they occupy.

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