D/P vs D/A: The Payment Terms That Sit Between an LC and T/T
When a letter of credit costs too much and open-account T/T feels too risky, documentary collection is the middle ground. Whether the bank hands over your docum
# Shipping & Logistics
Posts tagged ‘Shipping & Logistics’
What Does a Freight Forwarder Actually Do? (And How They Differ from Carriers)
A freight forwarder owns no ships. So why do exporters book through one instead of going straight to the carrier? Here are the five things forwarders actually d
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
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
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
