Demurrage vs Detention: Why the Extra Invoice Arrives
The freight matched the quote, then a second invoice shows up. Something about handling the container too slowly. The two charges sound alike and occur close to
# Incoterms
Posts tagged ‘Incoterms’
LCL vs FCL: Which Should You Choose?
Book a whole container, or share space with other shippers? Deciding on cargo volume alone can cost you more than it saves, because the two options are priced o
The Risk Window FOB Creates for Containerized Cargo
Habit keeps FOB in use, but with containers the seller keeps bearing risk for a phase they no longer control. This is why the ICC recommends FCA. The assumption
All Eleven Incoterms, Grouped Into Four
Memorizing eleven terms one by one leads to confusion. Grouping them by their first letter makes the structure visible. What Incoterms determine Incoterms are t
Why CIF Insurance Is 110%
Not 100 percent, not 120. There is a reason for the figure. And there is a trap that matters more than the number itself. Where 110 percent comes from Under CIF
FOB vs CIF: Which Term Should You Choose?
Risk transfers at the same point under both terms. Cost and documents work completely differently. Here is what should actually drive the decision. Start with w
