29 Common Surcharges in International Ocean Freight
August 21, 2025
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General Rate Increase (GRI) – Mainly applied on South America and U.S. trade lanes. Charged by carriers to offset rising costs such as port and
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General Rate Increase (GRI) – Mainly applied on South America and U.S. trade lanes. Charged by carriers to offset rising costs such as port and
In international trade, wooden packaging materials are the primary carriers for the cross-border spread of harmful organisms. According to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC),
The real question behind the question “Others still do buy‑on‑behalf—why can’t we?” “What if I have invoices? What if I don’t?” These sound simple, but
Ro-Ro container ships, also known as “roll-on/roll-off vessels,” are designed to load and unload semi-trailers, vehicles, and wheeled pallets directly via a hinged stern ramp
On August 14, local time, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a notice to port operators and the trade community regarding new transportation control
If these fields are wrong, your goods may never reach the destination. Many buyers assume customs declaration is a routine checkbox. In today’s China–origin export
