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  • Download a Proforma Invoice Template PDF

    Last updated on April 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    A Proforma Invoice template is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. In this article you can download a Proforma Invoice PDF template to use for global trade.

  • Notify Party in Shipping: Exploring Differences in Bill of Lading Documentation

    Last updated on April 13, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Notify Party on Bill Of Lading

    Discover the pivotal roles of Notify Party and Consignee in international shipping. The Notify Party, not responsible for cargo possession, ensures smooth communication upon cargo arrival. Meanwhile, the Consignee, the legal owner of cargo, handles customs clearance and obligations. Understanding their disparities aids efficient logistics and enhances shipping processes.

  • What is Friendshoring, Nearshoring, Reshoring and Offshoring

    Last updated on March 26, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    friendshoring nearshoring reshoring offshoring

    Explore the dynamics of global supply chain strategies! From friendshoring to reshoring, discover how businesses optimize operations amidst geopolitical shifts and market demands.

  • What is a NVOCC?

    Last updated on March 19, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    NVOCC explained

    NVOCCs facilitate bulk shipping, while freight forwarders manage global trade intricacies. Learn more about their roles and how to choose the right fit for your needs.

  • What is the difference between FCL and LCL shipping?

    Last updated on March 13, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    When goods are transported across the world by sea, they are usually transported inside shipping containers. FCL Shipping (Full Container Load) and LCL Shipping (Less than Container Load) are 2 methods of shipments that package goods inside shipping containers. FCL shipping is when a single shipment takes up the entire space of the shipping container.…

  • Iran Retaliates Against U.S. Sanctions, Seizes $50 Million in Oil

    Last updated on March 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel.

  • Maersk Imposes $1,000 Surcharge

    Last updated on March 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel.

  • Glossary of Shipping Terms

    Last updated on March 1, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    The International shipping and marine transport industry is full of unique shipping terms and shipping abbreviations. And these are used every day to describe everything from modes of transport, units of measure, pricing structures, IncoTerms and much more. Therefore, it’s important that importers, exporters and freight companies correctly communicate freight terms to avoid problems or…

  • Colombia Embarks On Historic Quest To Uncover $20 Billion In Treasures

    Last updated on February 29, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel.

  • US, UK Sanction $100M Iranian-Houthi Shipping Plot

    Last updated on February 29, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel.

  • Download a Proforma Invoice Template PDF

    Last updated on April 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    A Proforma Invoice template is an important document used when selling goods Internationally. It can also be referred to as a “pro forma invoice” or “performa invoice”. In this article you can download a Proforma Invoice PDF template to use for global trade. Read More »

  • Notify Party in Shipping: Exploring Differences in Bill of Lading Documentation

    Last updated on April 13, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Notify Party on Bill Of Lading

    Discover the pivotal roles of Notify Party and Consignee in international shipping. The Notify Party, not responsible for cargo possession, ensures smooth communication upon cargo arrival. Meanwhile, the Consignee, the legal owner of cargo, handles customs clearance and obligations. Understanding their disparities aids efficient logistics and enhances shipping processes. Read More »

  • What is Friendshoring, Nearshoring, Reshoring and Offshoring

    Last updated on March 26, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    friendshoring nearshoring reshoring offshoring

    Explore the dynamics of global supply chain strategies! From friendshoring to reshoring, discover how businesses optimize operations amidst geopolitical shifts and market demands. Read More »

  • What is a NVOCC?

    Last updated on March 19, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    NVOCC explained

    NVOCCs facilitate bulk shipping, while freight forwarders manage global trade intricacies. Learn more about their roles and how to choose the right fit for your needs. Read More »

  • What is the difference between FCL and LCL shipping?

    Last updated on March 13, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    When goods are transported across the world by sea, they are usually transported inside shipping containers. FCL Shipping (Full Container Load) and LCL Shipping (Less than Container Load) are 2 methods of shipments that package goods inside shipping containers. FCL shipping is when a single shipment takes up the entire space of the shipping container. […] Read More »

  • Iran Retaliates Against U.S. Sanctions, Seizes $50 Million in Oil

    Last updated on March 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel. Read More »

  • Maersk Imposes $1,000 Surcharge

    Last updated on March 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel. Read More »

  • Glossary of Shipping Terms

    Last updated on March 1, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    The International shipping and marine transport industry is full of unique shipping terms and shipping abbreviations. And these are used every day to describe everything from modes of transport, units of measure, pricing structures, IncoTerms and much more. Therefore, it’s important that importers, exporters and freight companies correctly communicate freight terms to avoid problems or disputes arising from misunderstanding them. Read More »

  • Colombia Embarks On Historic Quest To Uncover $20 Billion In Treasures

    Last updated on February 29, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel. Read More »

  • US, UK Sanction $100M Iranian-Houthi Shipping Plot

    Last updated on February 29, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    New Icelandic volcano eruption prompts air traffic alerts. Keflavik Airport operational. Comparisons to Eyjafjallajokull's 2010 eruption highlight potential disruptions, but current event poses lower risks. Uncertainty remains over duration and impact on air travel. Read More »

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