Blog
- 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
- What is Sea Freight? Understanding Ocean Freight for Your Business.Sea freight is a type of shipping large quantities of goods using carrier ships. It is an important part of cross-border trade. Which means that sea freight is a cost-effective way of transporting large volumes over long distances.Blog March 02, 2022
- A Guide to EMC HTW Service & COSCO SEA/SEAX ServiceThere are EMC's HTW service and COSCO's SEAX service (both are fixed-delivery fast ships), as well as COSCO's SEA service, the following STU Supply Chain will introduce you one by one.Blog July 01, 2022