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Bill of Lading Types: How to Avoid the Detention and Demurrage Due to Documentation

MTS Logistics

In shipping, documentation, freight insurance, terminal problems, and trucking shortages are just a few of the problems we face today. But the biggest issue to address in the documentation category is the bill of lading (BL). There are two standard types of BLs, an express and original.

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Maritime Law

Globalior

Maritime Law Maritime law deals with the treaties, conventions, and laws related to nautical matters, especially private maritime business. Important Points: Maritime law deals with private maritime issues, offenses, disputes, and other similar matters. Originally, admiralty laws were specific to the Royal Navy.

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Navigating Regulatory Shifts: Billing Updates in Per Diem Invoices

Blue Grace Logistics

On February 28th, 2024, The Federal Maritime Commission made a final ruling on Per Diem billing requirements, set to go into effect on May 28, 2024. This ruling will impact all individuals who are currently shipping ocean freight as it will adjust current practices for billing timeliness, the billed party and the documentation requirements.

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Pitfalls of digitalisation in shipping and freight

Shipping and Freight Resource

How to avoid these pitfalls. Whether digital or manual, the business of shipping involves a lot of documentation. Or forgetting the minus in -25° C when submitting the shipping documents to the shipping line or port. Have a clear understanding of the business. You can imagine the state of the fish when it gets to destination.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

Our aim here, if you’re new to the world of commercial importing and exporting , is to help you know what to look out for and where/how to concentrate resources to gain traction against larger competitors in what is becoming an ever-more-competitive arena. The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import.

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An Overview of Demurrage and Detention Charges for Import Cargo

MTS Logistics

Also, the customs clearance process, missing documents, and miscommunications contribute to demurrage and detention charges. We can point out the most effective ways to avoid demurrage and detention charges as follows: All customs and shipping documents must be prepared in a proper way prior to arrival.

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How to Ship Chemicals Internationally: What You Need to Know

CLX Logistics

For example, many hazardous materials require specialized containment, labeling, and proper documentation and permits. Additionally, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code sets standards for transporting hazardous materials by sea.