Block stowage is a method of segregating and storing containers or cargo onboard a ship so that those meant to be offloaded at a specific location are stacked together. Let’s find more about block stowage inside the article.

A very simple explanation for the term transit time is that it is the time or the number of days taken for a consignment to move from point A to point B. In shipping terminology, this is referred to as transit time or transit days.

A letter of credit is a banking instrument that guarantees payment from the buyer to the seller. Find out more about the letter of credit in shipping inside the article.

Stack dates are dates set by the port in concurrence with the shipping line or its operator based on a ship’s ETA. Learn more about stack dates inside the article.

Cross Docking is a term used in logistics and warehousing. It is a very effective method of moving goods between suppliers and their customers without having to store them in a warehouse.

Doing business, especially with a party based in another country, can be pretty complicated. As we go deeper into international business, things can get confusing. Here, let us try and look into the term Freight Collect as used in international shipping.

The FIATA (Federation of Freight Forwarders Association) defines abandoned cargo as “cargo which the consignee (importer) has manifested no intention to take delivery of after a reasonable period”. Learn more about abandoned cargo.

Import of goods to a country normally involves payment of its customs duty, taxes, or any other charges to the government at the time of import. However, in some special cases, goods are allowed to be imported without payment of customs duties and other charges upfront. These are called bonded goods

When a single, dedicated truck is used to haul a specific cargo, it is called an FTL. This is usually the case when a shipper has to send goods to his customer or another location and the volume is large enough to fill a truckload.