Sea Waybill (SWB) and Telex Release are two efficient cargo release methods in shipping. This guide compares their security, speed, and ideal use cases—with a decision flowchart for traders.

Special cargo in air transport includes dangerous goods, perishables, valuables, and oversized items requiring unique handling. This guide explains classification, documentation, and carrier protocols for secure shipment.

FOB (Free On Board) and FAS (Free Alongside Ship) are critical Incoterms® for sea freight. This guide compares their risk splits, cost responsibilities, and common pitfalls—with clear examples

The 7-Step Ocean Freight Journey: Who Pays What?1. Export Haulage (First Mile)What happens: Goods move from shipper’s location to freight forwarder’s consolidation warehouseTransport modes: Truck (most common), rail, or multimodalWho pays?Shipper (if pre-agreed) → Usually hires local truckerConsigne

A catastrophic explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port (handling 55% of non-oil trade) has killed 14, injured 750+, and triggered emergency shutdowns. Critical updates on chemical risks, China casualties, and global supply chain impacts.

FAK (Freight All Kinds) is a unified pricing model in international logistics that simplifies costs by charging one rate for mixed cargo. This guide explains its benefits for LCL, e-commerce, and cost control.

CMA CGM enhances Asia-Mexico-South America West Coast services with new Chile direct calls, optimized rotations, and 3 dedicated MAYA feeder loops, cutting transit times for perishables and boosting connectivity to 12+ key ports.

The UK's 2-year suspension of tariffs on 89 imports (from pasta to plywood) unlocks ￡17M annual savings, with Chinese juice, plastics & seafood processing sectors poised to gain 8-10% competitive edges. This analysis reveals winning logistics strategies.

Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen warns that aggressive US tariffs on Chinese imports may force "millions" of American SMBs into bankruptcy by 2025, citing a 35-50% drop in China-origin shipping orders. The policy risks triggering a $1 trillion economic shock and Chinese vertical integration of failed brands.

Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and CMA CGM announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) of up to $2,000 per container on key routes from Asia to North/Latin America, citing tariff-driven market volatility. SCFI data shows US trade lane rates dropping 4.8% as shippers halt bookings.