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- What is the difference between CY and CFS terms?There are 3 main cargo handover methods currently used in container shipping, namely CY-CY, CY-CFS and CFS-CFS.Blog August 31, 2022
- What Shippers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022How to develop a more resilient sourcing strategy amidst global supply chain turmoil? With freight rates on the decline, should shippers reopen negotiations? Xeneta Principal Analyst Peter Sand and Market Analyst Emily Stausbøll provide the following analysis of the current ocean freight market.Blog August 30, 2022
- 7 Steps of International ShippingThere are five physical steps and two documentary steps that must be performed for each shipment as the goods move from the shipper to the consignee. Each step has an associated cost that must be addressed by someone (usually the shipper or consignee). If you want to avoid cost surprises and unnecessary delays in your supply chain, make sure you explicitly agree who pays for each of these seven steps each time you book a shipment.Blog August 30, 2022
- Top 20 Container Ports in 1973, Who else is still in?It was only in the 1960s that containers expanded beyond U.S. territory, spreading to Western Europe and Japan, reflected in the 1973 TOP 20 container port ranking.Blog August 29, 2022
- Ocean Freight Surcharges List: A Comprehensive GuideSTU Supply Chain has compiled a list of the more common ocean freight surcharges that are currently in effect, in the hope that it will help you better understand ocean freight surcharges.Blog August 05, 2022
- Top 100 Container Ports 2021, Source Lloyd's ListThe latest edition of Lloyd's List's One Hundred Ports tallies annual container throughput figures for the world's top ports in 2020, arguably the most challenging year the industry has ever seen.Blog August 29, 2022
- Guidance for Reefer Container Loading and CarriageIf a ship is carrying reefers, it is recommended to consider the proposals below and to take note of additional guidance concerning the operation, stowage and transport of such equipment.Blog August 26, 2022
- Review 2021: Top Amazon Marketplace Sellers in USAReview 2021, in terms of GMV of each e-commerce platform, the cross-border e-commerce market is dominated by Amazon alone, followed by eBay, Walmart and other platforms.Blog August 25, 2022
- Walmart Q2 2023 (Q2 FY23) Earnings Revenue of $152.9 BillionWalmart Q2 2023 earnings revenue was $152.9 billion, up 8.4% year-on-year; net profit was $5.147 billion, up 17.9% year-on-year; net profit attributable to listed companies was $5.149 billion, up 20.4% year-on-year.Blog August 19, 2022
- Buyer's Consolidation Services | China Freight ForwarderCompared to multiple LCL (less-than-container load) or FCL (full-container-load) shipments, the consolidation process allows shippers to increase load rates and reduce overall transportation costs. Typically, these consolidation services are handled by freight forwarders, who are also usually licensed NVOCCs.Blog August 22, 2022