Imagine this—you’re at the shipping dock, ready to send out a container, and the freight officer asks, “Is that gross weight or net weight?” You freeze. Is this a trick question? Is there a hidden math quiz you didn’t...
Imagine you’re shipping a container halfway across the globe. You’ve packed it, booked the vessel, and sent it on its merry way—but here’s the million-dollar question: Who actually owns that cargo while it’s at sea? And more importantly… how...
When it comes to international shipping, paperwork isn’t just part of the process—it is the process. Whether you’re moving furniture across continents or exporting electronics overseas, shipping documents are the unsung heroes that make global trade possible. Without them,...
If you’ve ever dipped your toes into international trade or ocean freight, chances are you’ve heard the term “Bill of Lading” tossed around like confetti. Some even call it the “most important document in international trade” or the “backbone...
When it comes to international shipping—especially ocean freight—paperwork is everything. Seriously, it might not sound glamorous, but shipping documents are the lifeblood of global trade. Without the right ones, cargo can get stuck at ports, delayed for weeks, or...
