Freight Shipping Blog for International Importers

When shipping goods from China to the U.S. by sea, you may encounter a Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) alongside other import charges.Unlike freight costs, HMF is based on the customs...

An EXW (Ex Works) or FCA (Free Carrier) quote from your Chinese supplier affects more than the purchase price. It determines who handles cargo pickup, export clearance, and delivery to...

Saudi Arabia requires applicable products and shipments to meet SABER certification requirements for customs clearance. Missing or incorrect certificates can delay cargo release.This guide covers SABER certificate types, application requirements,...

Your supplier in China offers a freight prepaid quote, while another forwarder suggests freight collect. Which arrangement makes more sense?The difference goes beyond who pays the shipping bill. Destination charges,...

Your container arrives safely after a shipboard emergency, but the shipping line won't release it until you provide financial security. This can happen when a vessel owner declares General Average...

A Schedule B number is a 10-digit classification code to identify products exported from the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau maintains these codes to collect export trade statistics, and...