How to Choose the Most Cost-Effective Container: A Guide to 20GP and 40HQ Capacity and Loading Optimization
For businesses engaged in import and export trade, cross-border e-commerce, or international logistics, containers are essential tools. But how much cargo can a 20GP and 40HQ container actually hold? How do you choose the most cost-effective container? This article will provide a clear answer with data and case studies! 1. Basic Information about Containers: What […]
“A Toast to Tariffs? Trump’s 200% Tax on European Wine Risks Global Fallout”
Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump dropped an “economic nuclear bomb” on social media, threatening to impose a 200% tariff on European wines, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages. This trade war, which has escalated from steel and aluminum tariffs to the wine industry, is not just an economic battle between the U.S. and the EU—it […]
Common Trade Terms in Freight Forwarding and Foreign Trade
Port of Loading (POL) Port of Discharge (POD) Country of Origin (CO) Customs Declaration Sheet Document Customs Declaration No Customs Declare Elements (CDE) Specification and Model Intellectual Property Right Brand/Trademark Logo General Trade (GT) Product Name Ten HS Code Net Weight (N.W.) Customs Inspection CIQ Inspection Value-Added Tax (VAT) The China Customs Customs Broker Customs […]
Common Shipping Container Specifications and Types
In international trade, standard shipping containers come in various sizes and types to accommodate different cargo needs. Below is an overview of commonly used container sizes and their specifications: 1. Standard Container Sizes 20-Foot Standard Container (20′ GP): External Dimensions: Length 6.06 meters × Width 2.44 meters × Height 2.59 meters Internal Dimensions: Length 5.90 […]
The Difference Between Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
In international trade, customs brokers and freight forwarders are two common service providers, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. Definition and Core Functions Customs Broker Definition: A customs broker is a domestic legal entity approved by customs authorities to handle customs declaration procedures on behalf of importers and exporters. Core Functions: Customs Declaration: Submitting cargo […]
Major Shipping Companies’ Cargo Tracking Websites
Below are the cargo tracking websites of major shipping companies, where you can track your shipments in real-time: Maersk – Track your shipment Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – Track your shipment CMA CGM – Track your shipment COSCO Shipping – Track your shipment Evergreen Marine (Evergreen Line) – Track your shipment Hapag-Lloyd – Track your […]
Container Freight Transport
Container freight transport refers to a modern, efficient, and highly beneficial mode of transportation that utilizes containers as large carriers to consolidate cargo into transport units. This method enables the use of large-scale loading and unloading machinery, as well as specialized transport vehicles, to carry out loading, unloading, and transport operations. It facilitates “door-to-door” transportation, […]
Russian Missile Strike Damages Odessa Port and Commercial Ships
On March 1, Russia launched a missile strike on Ukraine’s Odessa port, causing damage to port infrastructure and affecting vessels docked at the harbor. According to Oleg Kiper, the governor of the Odessa region, the attack took place at approximately 5:47 PM local time, resulting in damage to a container ship owned by MSC and […]
Trump Officially Announces Tariff Increases Effective April 2
Washington, D.C., February 26 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a Cabinet meeting that, starting April 2, the United States will impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and non-energy imports from Canada. Trump also stated that the U.S. has decided to impose a 25% tariff on goods from the European Union, with […]
Trump Claims an Imminent Deal with Ukraine
On the same day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that officials from Ukraine and the United States are currently drafting a bilateral agreement, which he hopes will bring a “fair outcome.” In a video address on February 21, Zelensky mentioned that Ukrainian and U.S. officials are working on an agreement to strengthen bilateral relations. However, […]
