How to Prevent Carton Damage in Ocean Freight: A Packaging Checklist
A practical packaging checklist for importers and suppliers to reduce crushed, wet and unstable cartons during ocean freight, consolidation and container handling.
How to Avoid Demurrage, Detention and Port Storage Charges
Learn the difference between demurrage, detention and port storage, when each clock starts, and how importers can reduce avoidable container charges.
How to Prepare a Customs Broker Instruction Sheet for Imports
Use this customs broker instruction sheet checklist to organize importer, product, valuation, origin and shipment data before cargo arrives.
Container Seal Numbers Explained: A Practical Verification and Handover Checklist
Learn how to record, verify and hand over container seal numbers from loading to destination, and what to do when a seal is missing, damaged or mismatched.
U.S. Considers Additional 7.5% Tariff on Chinese Goods: What Exporters and Logistics Companies Should Watch
Updated: August 28, 2026 The Trump administration is considering an additional 7.5% tariff on imports from China as part of its response to what it describes as China’s “excess industrial capacity.” The proposal has not yet been finalized or officially implemented. However, if adopted, the new duty would reportedly be added on top of existing […]
How to Send Clear Supplier Pickup Instructions in China: A Buyer’s Checklist
A practical checklist for overseas buyers arranging pickup from Chinese suppliers, covering cargo details, warehouse contacts, documents, handover evidence and change control.
How to Plan Split Shipments When a Supplier Cannot Finish the Full Order
A practical guide for importers deciding whether to ship ready cargo now or wait for the balance, with cost, document, booking, and receiving checklists.
How to Build an Ocean Freight Shipment Tracker: Milestones, Owners and Exception Alerts
A practical workflow for overseas buyers to track ocean freight milestones, keep dated sources, assign action owners and escalate exceptions before they affect delivery.
How to Correct Errors on an Ocean Bill of Lading: A Practical Amendment Guide
A practical guide to correcting ocean bill of lading errors before or after issuance, including documents, approvals, fees and prevention tips.
Container Rollover Explained: Causes, Responsibilities, and Prevention
Understand why containers get rolled, who is responsible, and how importers and exporters can reduce delays with better booking, documentation, and shipment planning.
