Freight knowledge

Compliance Reminder: The requirements for “draining” fuel differ across various regulations: The core of it lies in whether there is any liquid (fuel), the size of the engine, and whether there’s a battery. When accepting such goods, you should need to know and ask a few questions, and make an initial judgment before proceeding to…

“NOT RESTRICTED” goods are those that, during air transportation, are assessed as not belonging to dangerous goods. This means that these goods do not need to comply with the specific requirements for dangerous goods outlined in the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) during transportation. However, they must still meet basic safety…

What are the main aspects checked by U.S. Customs? According to the “E-Commerce Elements of Compliance” published on the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) official website, it provides basic compliance guidelines for cross-border sellers. Adhering to these guidelines can reduce the risk of being intercepted or detained by CBP, aiming for swift customs clearance. The…

FBA Outer Carton Labeling Recommendations: Due to the recent increase in inspection rates in the U.S., customs has been strictly monitoring shipments with multiple consignees. On FBA labels for Amazon shipments, the “SHIP TO” (destination) sometimes displays a company name. If U.S. Customs detects this, they may require the corresponding company’s importer tax ID to…

In maritime transport, fires are mainly caused by lithium-ion batteries. Industry insiders note that lithium batteries have a degree of instability. Data shows that lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have a relatively low rate of spontaneous combustion (around 21%), while ternary lithium batteries have a much higher rate (up to 69%). Lithium batteries are prone…

In the world of freight shipping, the terms “pallet,” “skid,” and “crate” are frequently used to describe various packaging and shipping methods. Each plays a vital role in cargo movement, providing support and protection to the material being shipped. In this essay, we will explore the differences between these three crucial components and their significance…

how to calculate and what to pay for? Every item has a size and volume that takes up a certain amount of space in a container or airplane cargo hold. When a shipment has more volume than weight – a pillow, for example – you have to pay for the volumetric weight at customs. But…

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses thrive on getting products from point A to point B quickly and efficiently. This is where air cargo from China to USA shines. It’s the ideal solution for bridging the geographical gap between these economic powerhouses at lightning speed. Air cargo from China to USA offers a multitude of benefits….

and when is a bill of lading required? There are many different types of bills of lading, depending on where you are shipping to, what commodity you are shipping, and your needs. The type of bill of lading you encounter might be based on who issued it, the mode of transport, or the relationship between…

The main documents we often use in import and export freight are packing list, commercial invoice, air waybill, ocean waybill, letter of credit Commercial Invoice The seller issues the commercial invoice to the buyer containing the terms of the transaction, like the date of the transaction, seller details, buyer details, value, shipping terms, and more….