Notes from the operations desk
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Customs · 5 min read
HS code mistakes that delay a container by a week
The Harmonized System (HS) code decides which duty rate applies, which permits are needed and whether your goods are restricted. A wrong code is one of the most common reasons a container sits in a terminal while paperwork is corrected.
Read article →Ocean · 4 min readFCL or LCL: where the break-even sits
Choosing between a full container (FCL) and consolidated cargo (LCL) comes down to volume, handling risk and timing.
Read article →Air · 4 min readWhy volumetric weight decides your air freight bill
Airlines have a limited cargo volume as well as a weight limit. To pay for the space cargo occupies, they charge on the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight.
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