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Freight Forwarding, Shipping & Logistics [UPDATED 2024]
Welcome to the TFG freight forwarding, shipping and logistics hub. Moving goods and services from A to B has become complex, as supply chains have grown longer and fragmented. Whether you’re transporting goods, or learning about supply chains, warehousing, transportation and packaging, we’ve got you covered.
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VIDEO | End of the Big Boat Era: Why demurrage, Incoterms and contractual obligations are more important than you think – To help demystify some of the greatest challenges facing the shipping and freight forwarding industry today, Trade Finance Global (TFG)’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Director of HR Maritime, Richard Watts.
RELEASED | Final KTDDE report: ICC DSI’s 18 month journey to harmonise trade documents – The ICC DSI has released their final KTDDE report, finishing their harmonisation of 36 key trade documents.
New sustainability approaches in shipping: Strategies for decarbonising the industry – The maritime industry, often seen as a major contributor to pollution, is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices.
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Shipping Rules Guide
A basic 16 page shipping rules guide, including the latest updates to the Incoterms® 2020 Rules, to be used in conjunction with The International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) new book, INCOTERMS® 2020.
This short page guide provides an article by article commentary on the Incoterms® 2020 Rules.
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Freight Forwarding Frequently Asked Questions
When people are not comfortable about shipping logistics, it is sometimes easier to use a freight forwarder. Their services vary and they can assist in improving efficiency both in relation to cost and time, as they are able to consolidate smaller shipments. They can also assist in your navigation around the rules when considering a voyage that you are not familiar with.
It might be important to ask the following questions in this scenario:
Are they a member of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) and so covered by freight liability insurance?
Have they worked with clients similar to you and do they have experience with similar products?
Do they work in the same countries you are shipping in?
Are their expertise restricted to a number of countries?
Can they handle multiple transport methods?
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Contents
Freight Forwarding Hub
1 | Introduction to Freight Forwarding
2 | Air Freight
3 | Bill of Lading (BL)
4 | Container Shipping
5 | Demurrage
6 | Import General Manifest (IGM) and a Bill of Entry
7 | Full Container Loads vs Less than Container Loads
8 | Inbound Logistics
9 | Container Freight Stations
10 | Container Yards (CY)
11 | Ocean Freight
12 | Reefer Containers
13 | Telex Releases
14 | IGST, SGST and CGST
15 | Marine Insurance
16 | DSV Tracking
17 | Port and Starboard
18 | Air Cargo Manifest
19 | Shipping Management Software
Latest News
Surecomp advances digital trade with rapid eBL transactions on RIVO platform
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VIDEO | End of the Big Boat Era: Why demurrage, Incoterms and contractual obligations are more important than you think
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RELEASED | Final KTDDE report: ICC DSI’s 18 month journey to harmonise trade documents
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New sustainability approaches in shipping: Strategies for decarbonising the industry
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PIL becomes member of DCSA, furthering shipping digitalisation
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WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” report indicates positive movement amid challenges
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Enigio’s trace:original eBL approved by IG P&I
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What is Just-in-Time delivery? The evolution and impact of JIT
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Choosing the right Incoterm: Ex Works (EXW) vs. FCA
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Not just the Red Sea: Panama Canal crossings down 36%
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Incoterms Index
1 | Introduction to Incoterms
2 | Ex Works (EXW)
3 | Free Carrier (FCA)
4 | Carriage Paid To (CPT)
5 | Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP)
6 | Delivered at Place (DAP)
7 | Delivered At Place Unloaded (DPU)
8 | Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)
9 | Free Alongside Ship (FAS)
10 | Free on Board (FOB)
11 | Cost and Freight (CFR)
12 | Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF)
