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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. What’s on a Bill of Lading?

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Shipping your first container.?? Here are some tips to help you

Shipping and Freight Resource

Here are some tips to assist you in shipping your first container. Ensure that all your commercial documentation is aligned with these terms of sale and reflects the correct information so as to avoid any delays at export stage or at import stage. Documentation. Customs Clearance and Port Documents. Product/Market.

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What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work?

3PL Links

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. They will point out the documents that you need to prepare, such as business invoicing for air or ocean shipments. What is LTL freight?

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Stay Safe During Spooktober with These Anti-Horror Freight Shipping Tips

Freightera

With the season of spook upon us, we wanted to share some tips on how to avoid the horrors of extra charges or damage during freight shipping. What you’ll want to pay attention to are the packaging, documentation, carrier reliability, and insurance. Shipping Documentation. Definitely up there, and you don’t want to miss it.

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Five Common Customs Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them

Talking Logistics

If the attribution is not definitive, false tariff classifications can lead to excessive duties payments. TIP: Create a database within your customs software for all common items, with master data and the customs tariff numbers to be used respectively. It is far better to get the classification right the first time. Compliance.

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Guidelines for Filing Freight Claims

20Cube Logistics

When a shipment is damaged in transit, the shipper will definitely want to be reimbursed for the goods that arrived in a damaged state. In this situation, here are some important guidelines and tips about the process that you must know about: . This is where filing freight claims come into play. When and How to File a Claim? .

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How to Become a Freight Forwarder

GlobalTranz

While the process of starting your career as a freight forwarder takes some time and effort, it is definitely worthwhile, as the field offers plenty of opportunities for development. He or she is an expert on every aspect of freight costs, including transportation, port charges, insurance, handling, documentation and any other legal fees.