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COVID pandemic impact on shipping from China & international trade/international freight shipping A critical crisis of container shortage driving up shipping cost for goods purchased from China Many clients were/are shocked by the sudden and drastic rise of freight rates from China. In this...
Covid-19 Coronavirus impact on China container shipping industry The virus disrupted China’s Shipping, and World ports feel the Impact. The outbreak has led to a decline in the number of shipping calling on Chinese ports, as factories remained closed or operating at low capacity. To date, the...
Cargo Train connecting China to Europe Passes Turkey First rail freight service Xian, China – Prague, Czech Republic via Turkey The China Railway Express is also called the "Iron Silk Road." It's part of Beijing's far-reaching 'Belt and Road' infrastructure project. China...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is sparing some Chinese-made household furniture, baby items and internet modems and routers from its next rounds of 10% tariffs, it said on Friday. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office released a complete list of the items that were removed from $300...
G20 Summit: The US and China have agreed to resume trade talks - 30 June 2019 No new tariffs on $300bn worth of Chinese goods A truce agreed last December collapsed and in May the US raised tariffs on $200bn of Chinese products to 25% from 10%. Again China retaliated with tariff on $60bn of US...
USA – New York / New Jersey Port Terminal Congestion We would like to provide you with an update on the New York/New Jersey port terminal congestion and its delays in container handling currently experienced by all carriers. To better serve you, We have been monitoring closely how the situation is...
Ghana - Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) Implementation Dear Valued Customer Following the advisory published 28 Jun 2018 regarding Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) – Implementation of Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN), we would like to update that GRA will enforce the implementation of Ghana Cargo Tracking Notes...
Port of NY/NJ handles record 593,625 TEU in May THE Port of New York and New Jersey has set a new monthly container throughput record in May after handling 593,625 TEU, an increase of 5.1 per cent from the same month last year. The busiest cargo gateway on the US East Coast and third largest in the US saw its...
ONE implements Bunker cost Recovery Surcharge (BRS) Dear Valued ONE Customer, ONE has encountered progressive and significant inflation of fuel costs over recent months. Bunker fuel prices have increased by more than 25% during 2018 and could escalate still further. This sustained surge in fuel costs...
Japanese car carrier and Chinese cargo ship collide off Guangzhou, three missing Morning Cherry and Chen Chang 332 collision in Pearl Rivery estuary fairway Car carrier Morning Cherry collided with general cargo ship Chen Chang 332 near Guangzhou on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred when Morning Cherry...
Port of LA Sets Another Cargo Record in 2017 The Port of Los Angeles moved more cargo in 2017 than in any time in the port’s 110-year history, racking up 9.3 million TEUs. This represents a 5.5 percent increase over 2016’s record-breaking year when the port handled 8.8 million TEUs. As informed, it...
WBCT TERMINAL TRAFFIC AND CONGESTION ALERT Traffic and congestion alert at Los Angeles port West Basin Container Terminal(WBCT),Los Angeles Location: Harbor Blvd/ John S. Gibson/ 110 Fwy. Reports of heavy traffic leading into the WBCT Terminals. The traffic is due to the four ships currently moored...
China-Chile FTA Upgrading Negotiations Concluded, Agreement Signed China-Chile Free Trade Agreement On November 11, under the witness of President Xi Jinping and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan and Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs Heraldo Munoz, on behalf of...
Air Shipments affected by The National Congress of the Communist Party of China From October 16 to October 24, 2017, any airfreight cargo from or via Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and that needs to be stored for 24 hours in the security area will not be accepted, as an enhanced security measure...
Leading ship finance executives see China’s massive One Belt One Road (OBOR) as very positive for shipping. OBOR is already seeing major infrastructure investments in across Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. “It’s a positive story for the markets,” Nigel Anton, global head shipping finance...
As Tropical Storm Harvey continues to produce unprecedented flooding conditions in Houston, Texas and the surrounding Gulf Coast region, we would like to provide you with the following update. Additional rainfall accumulations of 10-20 inches along the Texas coast and into southwestern Louisiana are...
Pier Pass Rate Increase at Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) recently announced that on August 1, 2017, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will increase by 2.3 percent. The adjustment matches the combined 2.3...
Maersk affecte d by Global Cyberattack Further to yesterday's advisory regarding a "ransomware" cyber attack on Maersk Line and its subsidiary APM Terminals, we would like to provide the following update. With the exception of APM Elizabeth in the Port of New York & New Jersey, the...
COSCO is to buy OOCL China’s Cosco Shipping may be about to announce that it is to acquire Hong Kong-based carrier OOCL. An insider source has told The Loadstar a takeover of the container arm of Tung family-led Orient Overseas International (OOIL) is “almost a done deal”....
China Railway Express to Europe The launch of a rail freight service from the Chinese city Chongqing via the Alashankou border crossing in Xinjiang through Central Asia to Europe in March 2011 ushered in a new era for freight on rail as an alternative to shipping by sea or air. China-Europe rail cargo transport has...
No anti-dumping penalties for Chinese tires in U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – The United States International Trade Commission has determined that a U.S. industry is not “materially injured or threatened with material injury” by imported Chinese truck tires that the U.S. Department of Commerce says are subsidized and...
No more anti-dumping duty or countervailing duty on truck bus tires from China into the US The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Wednesday that subsidized bus and truck tires imported from China had not damaged the U.S. industry, and as a result it would not issue anti-dumping and countervailing...
Terminal Issues at the Port of NY & NJ Dear Valued Customer, Please note that, Global Container Terminal Bayonne (GCT Bayonne), APM and Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) located at the Port of New York and New Jersey are currently experiencing congestion related to a surge in import volume....
The Chinese New Year 2017 starts on January 28th , and lasts until February 2nd. While this is a major event that is still largely unknown outside of Asia, importers are, sometimes painfully, aware of this season. They certainly have good reasons. The Chinese New Year shuts down every single...
All aboard the China-London freight train It's not on a boat, it's not on a plane, it's on a train. The newest way to send your freight from China to Europe involves spending 15 days on a train that doesn't have a buffet car in sight. On 3 January in Yiwu in eastern China, a bright orange locomotive...
The New Silk Road China Launches Beijing-London Freight Train Route On Sunday, the Chinese government launched a rail freight service between China and London. This is the first direct rail link between China and Great Britain. The route of the service will traverse from Beijing, across...
What the US election result means for China's Tire Industry Trump won. Will this be positive or negative for Chinese tires in the United States? Trade During the campaign, Trump said: “Sino-US trade deficit will reach USD505 billion this year.” He then proposed that the US should put 45% tariffs on...
Latest U.S. Trade Actions/Tariffs and Other Countries Retaliatory Measures Latest update on trade war Updated May 20, 2019 Last update on 5/20/2019: Updated China retaliatory tariffs effective June 1; added Canada and Mexico are now exempt from Section 232 Steel and Aluminum tariffs as of 5/20/2019;...
Hanjin shipping line files for bankruptcy Hanjin Shipping Co., the South Korean shipping company that once provided most of the Port of Portland's container cargo service, filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal reported the filing came a day after the company's creditors ended...
US-China trade war, A temporary truce: Deal agreed to suspend new trade tariffs US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to halt new trade tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks, the US says. At a post-G20 summit meeting in Buenos Aires, Mr Trump agreed not to boost...
Super Typhoon Nepartak to hit Taiwan & E China Region As per the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Typhoon Nepartak is predicted to make landfall in Taiwan late this afternoon (7/7). The storm is currently classified as a Category 5, and may become one of the strongest typhoons to hit the area. ...
What industries will less or more impacted by the trade war? --Oct 10, 2018 The U.S. imports more than $500 billion per annum from China, and the Trump administration has so far imposed tariffs on approximately half of those imports, with further threats for escalation to impose tariffs...
BNSF freight train collision derailment On Tuesday June 27, two freight trains operated by BNSF collided 25 miles east of Amaillo, TX, on the Southern Transcon line that connects Los Angeles to Chicago. While both tracks have since reopened, please be aware that potential delays of 24 -...
Impact of U.S.-China trade tariffs on U.S. companies U.S. companies are putting in place measures to cushion the impact of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. The world’s two largest economies have already imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of each other’s imports. In...
Verified Gross Mass (VGM) As you may be aware, effective July 1, 2016, as part of a new set of amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention, shippers will be required to validate that all packed shipping containers have a verified gross mass (VGM) certificate before being loaded onto a ship for...
China’s Retaliatory Tariffs on $60 Billion worth of U.S. Goods updated on 9/19/2018 In a press release issued on August 1 , United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer announced the President directed him to consider increasing the proposed level of the additional duty on the...
July 1, 2016 General Rate Increase (GRI) Dear Valued Customer, The vessel operating carriers of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) have filed for a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be effective July 1, 2016 on all cargo imported from Asia ports of loading, to U.S.A.,...
US CUSTOMS ACE SYSTEM Earlier this year, US Customs began the roll out of ACE (Automated Commercial Environment), a platform meant to simplify the entry process by providing one "portal" to communicate all commercial data related to an import shipment. ACE is intended to replace the legacy ACS (Automated...
Trump Trade War with China spurs Rush at Port of Los Angeles and more demand for warehouse space The escalating trade war is leading American retailers to speed up shipments of consumer goods from China into the Port of L.A., the nation's busiest container port. By bringing goods in earlier...
Hapag-Lloyd delays takeover of United Arab Shipping Company GERMAN container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has delayed its takeover of the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) until May 31 from March 31, but says US$7.52-$8.60 billion deal is still on. The delay was blamed on "financing issues" stemming...
How the Trade War could Affect the Shipping Industry (Aug 15, 2018) Impact of US-China trade war on shipping industry In the spring of 2018, President Trump began increasing tariffs on many imported goods. He sees these increased import costs as a means to an end. By increasing the costs of foreign goods,...
In recent years, air freight service from china transportation efficiency is one of the development directions of the express delivery industry. Although the start time is late, but the development speed is faster than other transportation methods, what are the characteristics of international...
Latin America is a region with a population of nearly 600 million and great potential for economic development. In recent years, with the growth of shipping from China to Latin America, the market demand from China to Latin America is also expanding. First of all, the main commodities from China to Latin America include...
US-China Trade Tariffs: Impact on Shipping Industry(Oct 15, 2018) The impact of U.S.-China trade tariffs on the U.S. container shipping industry Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China are an ongoing process with many unknowns and even more variables that can change the framework going forward....
Cargo insurance plays a very important role. Unless you have already insured, your goods will not be insured automatically. During any one transportation process, your goods will be processed many times. Deciding to insure your goods will protect you from possible damage and loss. Without proper protection, you may be...
Air shipping is divided according to the region, and the company cooperates with a small number of 3PLs, and they serve all other services. This form of logistics is reasonable and economical in response to the previous business operations. However, corresponding to the new business...
The current use of turboprop and jet civil aircraft has a speed of 20 to 1 million meters and a continuous range of more than 10,000 kilometers. It is the fastest transportation in the world, and the aircraft is 20 to 30 times faster than the sea. 5 to 10 times faster than the train, 7 to 15...
At the time of travel, if you feel that it is more troublesome to carry your luggage, you can handle the method of freight delivery, transport very fast, take good protection measures, and find a regular freight express company, so the security will be guaranteed. ...
At present, Air Freight or Courier services are very strict in the import and export of air freight. Generally, they need to go through various complicated procedures. Goods that involve health and safety generally need to undergo strict inspection and quarantine. Air freight forwarders are in international air freight...
Under the economic globalization, the Internet economy has now developed rapidly, which has led to continuous improvement in various industries and stricter requirements for the transportation of various goods. Except for some fresh foods, they can be transported by air because these goods have short shelf life and other...
What is ocean freight? Sea Freight is one of the most important modes of transport in international trade. It is characterized by a large carrying capacity. The capacity of ocean freight is far greater than other shipping methods. With the development of science and technology, Ocean Yunhan...
Rail Freight & Intermodal is one of the logistics transportation methods, so what are the characteristics of railway freight? The accuracy and continuity of railway transportation are relatively strong, and railway transportation is almost independent of the climate, so it can operate...
Air Freight or Courier cargo packaging should be sturdy to prevent damage and leakage of contents during transportation; it should also prevent cargo damage and deterioration due to stacking, friction, vibration, and changes in air pressure and temperature, and prevent damage to operators and defaced aircraft , Ground...
Generally, there are two ways of air shipping as we all know now. One is to carry the cargo by air, or the other is to carry the cargo on the belly of the passenger plane. But sometimes passenger planes also have aircraft cargo warehouses, but because of space restrictions, the cargo warehouse is only about 150 cubic...
Personal international direct purchases have been getting better and better in recent years, and have basically become a normal life. So what should I do if air shipping international express arrives at the customs clearance? What are the precautions? Doesn't international express need to declare? This...
I believe everyone knows that red wine transportation packaging is a key task in the whole process. Bottles and bottles need to be separated with soft materials to prevent collision. If there is also red wine air freight , according to different airports and...
China-europe railway express is one of the most mainstream logistics transportation methods. Compared with his transportation method, we can understand the following characteristics. 1.china-europe railway express railway transportation has high accuracy and continuity, and railway transportation is almost not...
The types of containers used by sea freight to transport goods are relatively diverse, and they are classified according to their use. Containers are generally divided into the goods contained in the boxes: (1) Dry Cargo Container (Dry Cargo Container) This kind of container is also called a general cargo...
In today's life, no matter what electrical appliance is used, it must be applied to the battery, so can the airport air freight luggage carry a computer? Is the aircraft air freight computer safe? What if it is damaged during air freight? First of all we have to...
(1) When air shipping , it is necessary to put water into the container first, then put the lobster gently along the container wall, and the stocking density should be appropriate. A wooden barrel or canvas bag with a volume of 10 liters can generally hold 4 to 5 liters of water and 6 to 8 kilograms of lobster. (2)...
Countries around the world have very strict controls on the import and export of air shipping and need to go through a variety of complicated procedures, especially for sanitary and safe goods. They also need to go through strict inspection and quarantine. Air shipping forwarders need to go through the process of...
The timeliness of express mail is higher than air shipping, the freight rate is higher than air shipping, and the volume is lower than air shipping. Let me explain the specific difference between the two! The transportation method of express mail is three-dimensional, which can be air, railway, highway,...
Cargo insurance is a kind of insurance protection for commodities in cargo transportation. The purpose of this insurance is to obtain economic compensation for the losses caused by natural disasters or accidents in the course of waterway, railway, highway and combined transportation of goods in transportation, and to...
First of all, the time limit for cargo insurance claims is different. Taking China Insurance Property Company as an example for domestic insurance companies, the statute of limitations for claims is valid within 2 years from the underwriting of the policy. However, the time limit for claims of foreign insurance companies...
How to buy cargo insurance? Many people think of buying insurance when they encounter large amounts of goods to be shipped, but how should they be insured? What is cargo insurance? Cargo insurance introduction: Cargo insurance takes the goods in transit as the subject of insurance, and the insurer is...
What is shipping ? Ocean transportation is the most important mode of transportation in international logistics. It refers to a way of using ships to transport goods between ports in different countries and regions through sea lanes. More than two-thirds of the total international trade...
Advantages of shipping 1. Marine cargo transportation is the main mode of international trade transportation Although the international ocean cargo transportation has the disadvantages of low speed and high risk, its advantages such as large passing capacity, large volume, low freight,...
Cost-oriented pricing method (Cost-oriented Pricing): It is mainly based on the cost of shipping companies to set international shipping rates or rental rates. The freight rate or rental rate established by this method ensures that the company can compensate all the expenses, recover all the invested funds and obtain a...
1. Operate according to the multimodal transport contract. At least two modes of transport are used in the whole transportation process, and they are continuous transportation in different ways. 2. Multimodal cargo is mainly container cargo, which has the characteristics of container transportation. 3. Multimodal...
1. Marine cargo transportation is the main mode of international trade transportation Although the international ocean cargo transportation has the disadvantages of low speed and high risk, its advantages such as large passing capacity, large volume, low freight, and strong adaptability to goods, coupled with the...
Bulk cargo ships can be divided into different types according to different loads, mainly as follows: Coal ship A coal ship is a bulk cargo ship used for loading and transporting coal. Its hatch is relatively wide, making it easy to load and unload coal with a grab bucket. In order to prevent coal from rolling in the...
UsChina Shipping provides globalized and comprehensive forwarding and logistics services. Door-to-door Air Freight From China ,etc Rising freight rates and shortage of containers have become global challenges that disrupt the supply chains of various industries. In the past six to eight months, freight rates across...
UsChina Shipping provides globalized and comprehensive forwarding and logistics services. Sea Freight From China To Nicaragua ,etc The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, was unchanged on Monday near the one-month peak it scaled last week as gains...
UsChina Shipping provides globalized and comprehensive forwarding and logistics services. China To Costa Rica ,etc You might be mistaken for thinking that I am referring to the typically British weather that we have had recently, whereby what could have been a gloriously sunny summer has been interrupted by biblical...
UsChina Shipping provides globalized and comprehensive forwarding and logistics services. Sea Freight Service From China ,etc China’s coastal bulk freight market saw a decrease in overall demand in July, data from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) showed. On a monthly basis, the composite index for coastal...
The timeliness of cargo from China to Colombia is relatively fast, and the safety is relatively high, which is very suitable for some high-value products. What are the ways of air transport from China to the Colombia? What logistics companies are there? Internationally and in the Colombia, the transportation is carried...
Door to door shipping terms means to ship goods from your supplier to your warehouse or home directly. UsChina Shipping has rich experience to handle door to door shipment goods from China to the world by sea and by air, we offer the best shipping rates for any kinds of shipment goods, and we are very familiar...
Industrial structure of sea freight The development of marine transportation is conducive to improving the country’s industrial structure and the structure of international trade and export commodities. Ocean transportation is realized by the practice of nautical activities. The foundation of nautical...
What are the prohibited goods for air freight Articles that threaten the safety of aviation flight, in air transportation, may obviously endanger personal health and safety or cause damage to property. There are mainly the following types of special cargo transportation Small and valuable items: cash, securities,...
Bulk cargo ships can be divided into different types according to different loads, mainly as follows: Coal ship A coal ship is a bulk cargo ship used for loading and transporting coal. Its hatch is relatively wide, making it easy to load and unload coal with a grab bucket. In order to prevent coal from rolling in...
There are three main modes of FBA first-haul transportation: air transportation, sea transportation and international express transportation. 1. Air freight refers to a freight forwarding company that directly delivers goods to the destination country by air according to the existing method, and then the freight...
International logistics North America experienced the most disruptive events, followed by Asia and Europe, supply chain risk firm says. Supply chain disruptions rose nearly 70% in 2020, with the Covid-19 pandemic leading the way as the most damaging event, according to data from supply chain risk monitoring firm...
The word logistics derived from the French term ‘logistique’ originated around 1830 in the military and is referred to as the movement of supplies and equipment in the war field. In layman’s terms, logistics is the overall process of managing how resources such as equipment, inventory, food,...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains Pre-pandemic, the just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model, which minimizes inventory to reduce costs, was the norm. However, this model exposed companies’ vulnerabilities when COVID-19 accelerated change across every supply chain industry vertical – especially...
Supply chains breakdown in different ways, and each type of risk needs its own mitigation strategy. EXTERNAL SHOCKS Supply and demand shocks and shifts are one reason why supply chains break down. One example of a supply shock would be a supplier delivering late or not at all, which frequently happened in 2020. A...
In recent years, Sino-European bilateral trade has achieved rapid development, and China has become the EU's largest source of imports and the second largest destination of exports. Frequent trade exchanges have led to a sharp increase in the logistics demand of China-Europe commodity trade, which has also brought...
Seven steps for international logistics Cross-mirror e-commerce has been expanding rapidly. The first element in the circulation of goods overseas is to understand the delivery process of international shipments. The first step: handle consignment It is equivalent to contacting the courier company and filling out...
International logistics International air freight is popular among foreign traders and cross-border e-commerce sellers because of its high safety and fast timeliness. However, when sending international air freight, we often see air freight channels. Then, international air freight and international air freight Are...
Building a shipping center, like building other centers, is nothing but two things: resources and talents. Resources: In fact, it refers to the total amount of trade in the hinterland and the total amount of industry that it can cover. Summarized into the following nine points: 1. Possess a developed international...
1. International logistics process International cargo transportation between countries and transportation between countries and regions are generally far away. In the process of transportation, it is often necessary to use multiple transportation methods, through multiple loading and unloading, and changing different...
international logistics Regardless of the platform or the seller, the logistics link is a very important and indispensable part. The level of logistics price and efficiency directly determines the sales of the seller's products and the evaluation of the store. Today we take a look at the logistics overview of...
shipping to amazon warehouses Amazon logistics methods include: Amazon FBA, which is a delivery service provided by Amazon; third-party overseas warehouses, that is, third-party overseas warehousing services; self-delivery. 1. Amazon FBA The full name of FBA is Fullfillment By Amazon. The Chinese translation is...
What are the classifications of international logistics 1. According to the classification of the flow of goods between countries, it can be divided into import logistics and export logistics. 2. According to the classification of the tariff area of the commodity flow, it can be divided into the logistics between...
The international shipping industry has undergone a lot of changes in recent years. There are internal-driven changes brought about by mergers and acquisitions, and there are also impacts brought about by the application of Internet technology. Since 2014, the institution has focused on investing in the field of...
There are various reasons for the movement of goods between countries, most of which are to increase the value of the goods. With the rapid development of e-commerce, a large number of small businesses now require international transportation, and there are also many participants involved in international...
Rail Cargo Consignment Railway consignment includes railway express consignment and railway slow consignment. For passengers, railway express consignment is fast, and the luggage arrives when the person arrives. However, the cost of consignment is relatively high, and some urgently needed items that are not too...
International logistics Of course, one of the most concerned issues at present is the freight cost of cross-border logistics. After all, the cost of this part is also relatively high. Due to the development of cross-border e-commerce, the cross-border logistics industry has also developed rapidly in the past two...
What does b/l mean in international trade, B/L is the abbreviation of bill of lading, which means bill of lading. What does b/l mean in international trade: A bill of lading (B/L, Article 71 of the Maritime Law) is issued by the master or the carrier or the carrier's agent to certify the receipt of specific...
In terms of scope, there is little difference between logistics and freight, and all logistics objects can be goods. But in terms of attributes, international logistics generally refers to those international logistics companies, these companies have their own logistics transportation qualifications, vehicles,...
International logistics There are various reasons for the movement of goods between countries, most of which of course increase the value of the goods. With the rapid development of e-commerce, a large number of small businesses now require international shipping, here is an attempt to explain the different steps in...
You may be familiar with online shopping and delivery services, but in the logistics world there is a concept that guarantees you will collect items from your home or business location and deliver them directly to your buyers or customers! This is called a door-to-door service, and it falls into several different...
Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, starting from the second half of 2020, the international logistics market has experienced large-scale price increases, explosions, and shortages of cabinets. At the end of December 2020, the composite index of China's export container freight rates climbed to 1,658.58...
Sea shipping Compared with other modes of transportation, the advantages of sea transportation are concentrated in the aspects of transportation capacity, transportation network, transportation price and so on. According to Clarkson's statistics, the global trade volume in 2020 will be 13 billion tons, of which...
1. Risk of shipwreck The risk of shipwreck mainly refers to the risk that occurs in the process of marine transportation of ships and goods or accompanying marine transportation. It includes natural disasters and accidents. Among them, natural disasters refer to the disasters caused by the destructive force caused by...
In trade transactions, in addition to the price of the product itself, there will also be various costs related to the transaction, such as "freight fee", "insurance fee", "customs clearance fee", "duty fee", and there will also be many transportation costs. risk. Therefore, it...
Types of containers, mainly including: dry cargo containers (ordinary containers); Refrigerated containers; Open container; Frame container; Tank container. The most commonly used containers are 20 foot and 40 foot containers. The difference between 20 and 40 mainly refers to the length. 20 feet is about 6 meters long...
International express delivery refers to the delivery of letters, business documents and goods between countries (or regions). International air transport refers to an international logistics mode in which goods are mainly transported by air between two or more countries (or regions). The main carriers of international...
Precautions for customs clearance in Korea 1. KC compulsory safety certification is required for mobile power supply (which can be connected to Xiaomi) during customs clearance in Korea (within 2 samples, direct customs clearance, no KC required) 2. Battery: if the charging capacity is less than 1000 Ma and the...
International logistics Recently, a customer wants to send a small night light to the UK. Because the remote control has a button battery, he wants to know what channels can use this kind of products and what are the requirements? For electrified products, general international logistics channels need to provide...
With the development of globalization, the demand for global trade is also growing. In this process, Air Freight , or air freight, has become the key to improving global trade. Air transportation plays an increasingly important role in global trade due to its fast speed, wide service range and high safety....
With the rapid development of global trade, traditional cargo clearance and customs declaration methods can no longer meet the needs of modern society. In order to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and improve safety, the United States has launched an Automated Manifest System The definition and function of...
International logistics is a key component of the globalized economy and involves transporting goods and services from one country to another. This process involves many complex steps such as loading and unloading of goods, transportation, customs clearance and distribution. Importance of International...
As the global economy continues to develop, the demand for cargo transportation is also growing. In this process, rail freight is gradually receiving more and more attention as an efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable mode of transportation. 1. Advantages of railway freight Rail freight has...
In today's globalized world, the logistics industry is developing at a rapid pace. Among them, China-Europe Railway Express is changing the global freight landscape with its unique advantages. For logistics companies like UsChina Shipping, China-Europe Railway Express undoubtedly brings new opportunities....
In today's globalized world, Shipping from China to Nicaragua has become a daily operation for many companies. However, choosing a reliable and efficient trucking company can be a challenge. Here are some tips for choosing the best trucking company. Understand your needs First, you need to have a...
Customs Bond A customs bond is a contract between CBP, an importer, and a surety company which guarantee that the importer complies with customs regulations and all duties, associated fees and penalties are paid to customs by the principal. US Customs reviews entries in a multi-step...
When asked how long it will take to ship a container from Shenzhen to Los Angeles, your forwarder would probably answer 14 days. 14 days, that’s the estimated time from port to port.There's some time, inevitable, before departure(shipment lead time) and after arrival(customs clearance, discharge, truck transport,...
You may have heard the term Telex Release several times in your day to day work especially in container shipping.. Let me explain what a Telex Release is.. In some instances a shipper or exporter may surrender one or all of the original bills of lading that have been issued to them at the loading port....
What is AMS? AMS is short for Automated Manifest System, designed by U.S. Customs to facilitate cargo arrival information and release information between the Steam Ship Lines, Airlines and Rail Carriers for shipments destined to or transiting the United States. AMS information works in...
The 10 major ports of Latin America The 10 most important ports for storage capacity, transshipment and infrastructure make Latin America one of the regions of highest growth and importance for international trade. Its most important ports are: 1. Colon and Balboa (Panama) : Shipping...
Certificate of Origin (often abbreviated to C/O, COO or CoO) A document used in international trade, in a printed form or as an electronic document, completed by the exporter and certified by an recognized issuing body, attesting that the goods in a particular export shipment have been produced, manufactured or...
POA (Power of Attorney) POA Stands for Power of Attorney. Signing a POA is the first step to process shipping to the United States . Customs broker is required to have a valid Customs Power of Attorney on file prior to transacting any Customs business on the behalf of the Importer of...
The purpose of incoterms is to provide a set of international rules for the interpretation of the most commonly used trade term in foreign trade. Thus, the uncertainties of interpretations of such terms are mitigated. The chart below provides a graphical representation of the key points of each incoterm. EXW(Ex...
ISF (Importer Security Filing) ISF is composed of 10 data elements which are required to be sent to US Customs on all import shipments arriving via sea-freight into the United States. Importer Security Filing, ISF (10+2) became mandatory January 26th 2010. This information is in addition to...
Definition The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, also known as the Harmonized System (HS) of tariff nomenclature is an internationally-standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products. It came into effect in 1988 and has since been developed and maintained. HS CODE, is a...
Customs clearance All people and products entering the US must be cleared for entry by Customs before exiting a bonded Customs area. In most cases, commercial products entering the US must be cleared through customs by a licensed US Customs Broker. Depending on the types of products that you are...
Chargeable weight, volumetric weight, actual weight(air shipping and courier) In air shipping and courier, the chargeable weight is not necessarily the actual weight. Most of the time chargeable weight is the actual weight. However, weight is not the only factor to consider due to limited cargo space....
Common Shipping Terminology There are some common shipping terminologies you need to understand when importing and shipping from China. We Share the info and will keep updating. (1) ORC (Origin Receiving Charges) (2) THC (Terminal Handling Charges) (3) BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor)...
What is BILL OF LADING (B/L) Bill of Lading, abbreviated as B/L. Issued by carrier, it is a negotiable instrument and serves the 3 purposes below: 1. Receipt for the goods shipped 2. Evidences the contract of carriage 3. Document of title, i.e. ownership. Elements of B/L. Booking...
Shipping documents/Shipping paperwork As you would’ve probably expected shipping comes with a fair share of paperwork, below are the basic documents: Bill of Lading (B/L) Bill of Lading is the most fundamental document involved in shipping. For more details, pls refer to Encyclopedia & New,...
What to consider prior to importing shipping from China As an importer, there are many considerations when sourcing goods from China. When it comes to shipping, you want your cargo delivery safe, on time, at reasonable cost. Choosing the best delivery option is completely dependent on your unique...
A Complete Guide, Sea Freight & Shipping from China Sea freight shipping from China is perceived as a major hassle when importing products. As a professional in procurement, I can state with confidence that sea freight and shipping is not what should keep you up at night. There are far more...
Customs Bond A customs bond is a contract between CBP, an importer, and a surety company which guarantee that the importer complies with customs regulations and all duties, associated fees and penalties are paid to customs by the principal. US Customs reviews entries in a multi-step...
When asked how long it will take to ship a container from Shenzhen to Los Angeles, your forwarder would probably answer 14 days. 14 days, that’s the estimated time from port to port.There's some time, inevitable, before departure(shipment lead time) and after arrival(customs clearance, discharge, truck transport,...
You may have heard the term Telex Release several times in your day to day work especially in container shipping.. Let me explain what a Telex Release is.. In some instances a shipper or exporter may surrender one or all of the original bills of lading that have been issued to them at the loading port....
What is AMS? AMS is short for Automated Manifest System, designed by U.S. Customs to facilitate cargo arrival information and release information between the Steam Ship Lines, Airlines and Rail Carriers for shipments destined to or transiting the United States. AMS information works in...
The 10 major ports of Latin America The 10 most important ports for storage capacity, transshipment and infrastructure make Latin America one of the regions of highest growth and importance for international trade. Its most important ports are: 1. Colon and Balboa (Panama) : Shipping...
Certificate of Origin (often abbreviated to C/O, COO or CoO) A document used in international trade, in a printed form or as an electronic document, completed by the exporter and certified by an recognized issuing body, attesting that the goods in a particular export shipment have been produced, manufactured or...
POA (Power of Attorney) POA Stands for Power of Attorney. Signing a POA is the first step to process shipping to the United States . Customs broker is required to have a valid Customs Power of Attorney on file prior to transacting any Customs business on the behalf of the Importer of...
The purpose of incoterms is to provide a set of international rules for the interpretation of the most commonly used trade term in foreign trade. Thus, the uncertainties of interpretations of such terms are mitigated. The chart below provides a graphical representation of the key points of each incoterm. EXW(Ex...
ISF (Importer Security Filing) ISF is composed of 10 data elements which are required to be sent to US Customs on all import shipments arriving via sea-freight into the United States. Importer Security Filing, ISF (10+2) became mandatory January 26th 2010. This information is in addition to...
Definition The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, also known as the Harmonized System (HS) of tariff nomenclature is an internationally-standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products. It came into effect in 1988 and has since been developed and maintained. HS CODE, is a...
Customs clearance All people and products entering the US must be cleared for entry by Customs before exiting a bonded Customs area. In most cases, commercial products entering the US must be cleared through customs by a licensed US Customs Broker. Depending on the types of products that you are...
Chargeable weight, volumetric weight, actual weight(air shipping and courier) In air shipping and courier, the chargeable weight is not necessarily the actual weight. Most of the time chargeable weight is the actual weight. However, weight is not the only factor to consider due to limited cargo space....
Common Shipping Terminology There are some common shipping terminologies you need to understand when importing and shipping from China. We Share the info and will keep updating. (1) ORC (Origin Receiving Charges) (2) THC (Terminal Handling Charges) (3) BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor)...
What is BILL OF LADING (B/L) Bill of Lading, abbreviated as B/L. Issued by carrier, it is a negotiable instrument and serves the 3 purposes below: 1. Receipt for the goods shipped 2. Evidences the contract of carriage 3. Document of title, i.e. ownership. Elements of B/L. Booking...
Shipping documents/Shipping paperwork As you would’ve probably expected shipping comes with a fair share of paperwork, below are the basic documents: Bill of Lading (B/L) Bill of Lading is the most fundamental document involved in shipping. For more details, pls refer to Encyclopedia & New,...
What to consider prior to importing shipping from China As an importer, there are many considerations when sourcing goods from China. When it comes to shipping, you want your cargo delivery safe, on time, at reasonable cost. Choosing the best delivery option is completely dependent on your unique...
A Complete Guide, Sea Freight & Shipping from China Sea freight shipping from China is perceived as a major hassle when importing products. As a professional in procurement, I can state with confidence that sea freight and shipping is not what should keep you up at night. There are far more...
Tips for Shipping OOG cargo from China We are the expert you can trust with shipping OOG cargo from China . Flat rack, open top containers, and breakbulk are the major shipping solutions, and bulk cargo (LOLO, RORO) as complement. Below are some tips for regular OOG cargo shipping from China. Flat...
US Intermodal Terminals We offer door to door shipping service from China to the United States , of course, including the hinterland. Rail provides versatility, high carrying capacity and speed, making it a great complement to the traditional sea and air shipping. To fulfill a smooth a smooth end-to-end...
Sea freight is the most popular method for shipping from China to the United States, 90% of the world’s total shipments are carried out by sea freight every year. And the majority of sea freight is containerized shipment. Shipping a container from China to USA takes an average time of 1 month. ...
IPI, RIPI, MLB When shipping containers to the USA, we hear these terms now and then, IPI, RIPI, MLB. What's IPI? IPI stands for Interior Point Intermodal. It refers to shipments that arrive at a West Coast port, continuing across land to their final destination. IPI shipments move via truck...
Cost Structure of Shipping a 40ft Container to USA from China Door to Door The total door-to-door shipping cost from China to the USA is comprised of 3 parts, Origin costs + Sea freight + Destination costs Origin costs Origin costs are these fees incurred at origin, from factory to the port of loading,...
Total Cost of Imports from China to the USA Prior to importing goods from China to the United States, I believe most US importers are concerned about the final price per unit when the goods are distributed in the local market, with everything considered. What’s the total cost of imports from China to the...
Import Duty on Chinese Goods to the US Import duty Import duty is a tax collected on imported goods by a country’s customs authorities, a percentage of the goods value, levied when the goods first enter the country. It’s also known as import tariff, import tax, customs duty or tariff. ...
Why you should work with a China freight forwarder What is freight forwarding in international shipping? Freight forwarding is the planning and coordinating of the movement of commodities that are sold/purchased in international trade, on behalf of shippers/exporters or consignees/importers, from the...
How to calculate the total cost of imported goods from China Reasons why people choose to import from China or other countries 1. There’s no local supply or local products do not have equivalent quality. 2. Imported goods are more competitive in price than local products. Undoubtedly,...
US Customs Bonds. Do I need one? The short answer is yes, anything imported into the US requires a US Customs Bond. US Customs Bonds, or US Surety Bonds, are required by the US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) for all imports into the US, even if the goods are duty-free. The purpose of the bond is to...
3 Reasons You Should Work With FOB Term Here’s a full explanation of the common incoterms. What incoterm should I choose when importing and shipping from China? Some importers pay little attention to it, and rely on their overseas suppliers to arrange international shipping. Below are some key...
CTN, ECTN, BSC, BESC, CNCA, FERI, CRN, BIC Requirements for African countries Since 2010, shipments imported to African countries are required to obtain one CTN No., otherwise shipments will be denied and result in penalty and problem with customs clearance. Certificates for Cargo to Africa CTN No .,...
How to choose a freight forwarder to meet your needs? The most important thing is that the main objective of the freight forwarding company is to make sure customers receive the best of freight services. As a customer, you can benefit from: 1. A combination of fair price plus...
Telex Release and Express Release These are terms that still confuses many people in the industry.. The confusion occurs because these terms are very loosely used in day to day work, rather than being used in its true sense. First and foremost it must be understood that BOTH are NOT types of...
Shipment Delay Solutions and Suggestions Nobody wants delay. Why does it happen? What can we do to avoid it? 1. No space available on the scheduled vessel. Solution: Wait for next schedule. Suggestion: Prepare ahead of time, book the container(s) 1 week or more before the goods ready time. ...
Cargo Insurance Guidelines The decision of whether or not to insure your freight is not always a clear-cut, simple choice. There are many factors to consider, such as the total value of the goods shipped, the shipping origin and destination, the mode of transportation, etcetera. Once the determination is made,...
Duty Drawback Duty Drawback is a refund of duty paid on imported merchandise that is linked to an exportation (or destruction) of an article. There are three categories of drawback: Goods imported to the United States are subject to Customs duties and taxes, but there are situations where an importer...
Shipping to an Amazon FBA center from China Today, many Importers ship their products directly from the factory in China, to an Amazon FBA warehouse. From there, Amazon manages the storage and distribution of the products. Amazon is operated according to strict principles, and as a seller, you have...
OCEMA Recommended Maximum Gross Allowable Cargo Weights in International Intermodal Containers for Transport on the USA Highway System http://www.ocema.org/cwg.htm Pounds Kilos 20’ DRY on...
Air Freight or Courier, what to choose? Difference between Air Freight and Courier Air Freight: airport to airport Courier: door to door To complete the whole door-to-door service, air freight is often slower than courier. Courier is hassle-free, covers more services than air freight. You...
6 Ways to Verify Whether the Supplier Is a Manufacturer or not 1. Check the Business License The most important part is “Business Scope” (经营范围) when checking supplier’s business license. This is the easiest and most direct way which your supplier cannot counterfeit. A...
Shipping from China to the USA, How to Save Time and Money China-US trade route is the most popular of all the trade routes in the world. F iguring out how to ship goods from China to the US in the most economical way possible can be pretty complex. When it comes to the China-US trade route, a small...
License and Certificate Certain products require additional documentations. In most countries, this includes agricultural products, food, electronics, vehicles, etc. There’s no global standard for this, each country might be a little different. Some are mandatory, some are not. CE: CONFORMITE EUROPEENNE...
Importing&Shipping from China to the United States, A Complete Guide About to import products from China to the United States? In this guide, we explain what US based businesses must know before buying consumer goods from trading companies and manufacturers in China, and other Asian countries....
China export licenses and permits - A complete guide Today, most suppliers in China hold export licenses. But, it was not always that way, and there are still factories that lack them. In this article, we explain what Importers must know about Export licenses in China – and how you can buy from a suppliers...