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Romina Mohan Gopalan

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Articles on Shipping Documents

27 May 2025

The Role of the Fumigation Certificate in Your Export Documentation Checklist

A fumigation certificate validates whether all the wooden contents that are part of the cargo, such as the boxes, pallets, etc. have been chemically disinfected.

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Articles on Customs Processes

16 November 2022

AD Code (Authorized Dealer Code) - Meaning, Application & Importance in Export

An Authorised Dealer Code (AD Code) is a 14-digit numerical code provided by a bank with which your business has a current account. You will need to register an AD Code at every port from where your goods are cleared by customs

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Articles on Bill Of Lading

01 September 2022

What is A Master Bill of Lading? Meaning, Requirements & Example

Arguably, the most significant document in ocean freight is the bill of lading, a document that contains all the information related to the goods being exported, their destination, details about the exporter and importer, and other vital data that help quicken the logistics of ocean freight-based shipments.

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Articles on Shipping Containers

31 August 2022

What Are Smaller Sized Shipping Containers? Everything You Need to Know

The International Organization for Standardization governs the sizes and dimensions of shipping containers. This standardization of container sizes ensures that the goods are transported safely across the globe by truck, rail, or ship. The most popular shipping container size is the 20ft shipping container. But for businesses with limited shipping and storage needs, smaller sized containers are also available.

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Articles on Logistics

30 August 2022

Consignor And Consignee in Shipping - A Complete Guide

A consignor is an individual or business that initiates and organizes the process of shipping their goods. A consignor is a seller or exporter and is often referred to as the shipper. The consignor selects the carrier or shipping company for transporting the goods to the importer or buyer. The shipping company issues a bill of lading to the consignor once the carrier receives the goods in an acceptable condition and is ready to ship them to the buyer.

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Articles on Shipping Containers

24 August 2022

What is 40 feet container? Sizes & Capacity of 40ft Containers

40ft shipping containers are among the largest standard-sized containers available for storing and transporting goods across the globe. These containers' storage volume and versatility make them a staple of international trade. The dimensions of these shipping containers are measured uniformly in international trade using the imperial system (in feet and inches).

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Articles on Bill Of Lading

12 August 2022

What is A Switch Bill of Lading? Meaning, Procedure & More

In international shipping, a Bill of Lading (B/L) acts as a receipt and contract between the shipper and the carrier. It contains all the details needed to process the shipment and create accurate invoices. This document is crucial for maintaining transparency and complying with laws of two or more jurisdictions, especially during cross-border trading.

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Articles on Shipping Incoterms

04 August 2022

Know the Difference Between FOB and CIF Incoterms

International trade processes can be complex, especially for first-time traders to understand. Even seemingly simple concepts with their abbreviations and variations can baffle novice traders. One such set of abbreviations are the incoterms set by the ICC that clearly define the roles, responsibilities, duties & accountability of the exporter and importer in any given international trade transaction

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20 July 2022

Red Clause Letter of Credit - Meaning of Red Clause LC, Example & Types

A standard letter of credit (LC) is a documented promise from the buyer to the seller regarding future payments on the purchased goods. Adding a red clause into an LC enables sellers to receive advance payments from buyers to cover manufacturing, packaging, dispatching, and shipment expenses.

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Articles on Export Schemes

20 June 2022

What is an eBRC in Exports - Certificate, Tracking Status & More

eBRC by DGFT is a platform to expedite banking documentation by the exporter without relying on traditional banking. It also helps claim incentives & GST refund

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25 August 2022

Forfaiting In International Trade

Forfaiting is a method of trade financing. In this process, exporters sell their foreign receivables, either for a long-term or a medium-term, to a forfaiter at a discount.

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25 August 2022

International Factoring Services

International factoring is a practice wherein exporters engaged in cross-border trade sell their accounts receivables/invoices to a factoring company (factor) in exchange for an immediate advance on the invoice amount.

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