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• What's the Difference by CY Open, SI Cut and CV/CY Closing?

  Every FCL full container export shipment follows four fixed port/carrier deadlines: CY Open, SI Cut, CV Cut (Heavy Container Closing), and CY Customs Release Closing. Most new exporters and junior freight agents confuse these four critical timelines, leading to rollover cargo, heavy late come surcharges, customs inspection risks and delayed customer deliveries. This complete logistics guide clearly defines each cut-off term, sorts their standard time sequence, explains US route exclusive AMS filing rules, lists all penalties for missing deadlines, and shares actionable tips to avoid extra logistics costs.

  Blog March 23, 2022
• Ports in Southeast Asia, by Country

  For Chinese exports to Southeast Asia, we provide many traders with reliable and efficient shipping to and from Southeast Asia. If you are exporting to Southeast Asia for the first time, be sure to check out this article of ours.There are 11 countries in Southeast Asia: Singapore, Philippines, Thail

  Blog October 31, 2022
• What is CCA in Air Shipping? - Air Freight Terms

  CCA must be issued by airline.The forwarder sent the application of amendment to airline. Then airline will send CCA to related personnel …..

  Blog December 27, 2022
• Container Shipping Terms Explained: CY/CY, CY/FO, CY/LO, CY/TACKLE & CY/HOOK

  For all FCL (Full Container Load) ocean freight shipments, CY-based delivery clauses define the exact boundary of shipping line responsibility, split unloading costs, and risk allocation between shippers and consignees. Misunderstanding CY/CY, CY/FO, CY/LO, CY/TACKLE and CY/HOOK often leads to unexp

  Blog August 14, 2025
• T1 Transit Document - Customs Terms & Definitions

  For any business shipping non-EU-origin goods across European Union and EFTA borders, the T1 transit document is an indispensable customs procedure that eliminates repeated duty payments at every EU country border checkpoint. Whether you ship sea containers arriving at Rotterdam/Hamburg ports, cross

  Blog October 26, 2022
• SOC, COC, OWC: Difference Between Containers

  In international freight, the space provided by the shipping company or the shipping lines platform will be divided into COC and SOC. So what is COC space and what is SOC space?COC Carrier Owned Space:It means that the carrier puts the container together with the consignor when releasing the space.

  Blog November 30, 2022
• Evergreen's Service for Asia-Latin America Routes

  Complete Guide to Evergreen (EMC) Asia-Latin America Shipping Services: Routes, Schedules & AdvantagesAs trade between Asia and Latin America continues to surge, choosing a reliable, fast, and cost-effective sea freight service is crucial for importers, exporters, and supply chain managers. Evergree

  Blog March 24, 2022
• New China-Australia Shipping Route Launches to Boost Bilateral Trade & Upgrade ANL’s A3 Shipping Network

  Favorable news arrives for China-Australia trade participants: ANL has officially unveiled its brand-new ACX shipping service, integrated seamlessly into the carrier’s established A3 network framework, to cater to the surging freight volume between China and Australia amid expanding two-way commerci

  Blog July 16, 2026
• 2026 Practical Guide: How Long is the Shipping Journey from China to the USA?

  PRACTICAL GUIDE • 2026How Long Does It Take to Ship from China to the US?In the fast-paced trade of 2026, understanding transit times is no longer optional—it's survival. From 3-day express to 40-day sea freight, here is your definitive roadmap.I. Ocean Freight: Port-to-Port BreakdownRoute ServiceAv

  Blog April 21, 2026
• Strategic Analysis: 7 Critical Factors Impacting China-to-US Lead Times in 2026

  EXECUTIVE INTELLIGENCEStrategic Breakdown: Navigating the Variables of Trans-Pacific Lead TimesIn a world of increasing maritime volatility, the difference between a 15-day and a 45-day lead time is rarely about the ship's engine. It is about the systemic variables of the modern supply chain. This r

  Blog April 21, 2026