In 2019, one of the most common obstacles cited by importers on the Freightos Marketplace was difficulty in navigating the rapidly changing customs environment. While tariffs began in early 2018 with washing machines and solar panels, by July 2018 it was quickly expanded to 818 product lines. For importers, this could mean 25% customs tariffs….and […]
by Daniel Bataller, VP Operations, WebCargo Annual freight contracts, or tenders, can be tough. But if you’re shipping significant volumes, they could be a great choice for you. We consulted with experts to create this guide, covering everything from basic definitions to using seasonality to your advantage. This guide is designed to help you handle […]
Want to make your next shipment stress-free? Learn the benefits of an ocean freight forwarder and how to determine if ocean freight is right for you.
Quickly find international freight HS codes used for US imports with this Harmonized System finder.
We spoke with Robert Khachatryan, COO of Freight Right to learn about the habits of highly successful importers. Tune in!
Chinese New Year is a tricky time of year for exporters. Refael Elbaz, CEO of Unicargo, walks us through the ins-and-outs of shipping during the holiday season.
The definitive, no-BS resource for getting your products into any Amazon fulfillment center in North America.
When is the right time to ship freight? Become an informed freight consumer by watching this video, made in collaboration with Teikametrics.
Want to make your next shipment stress-free? Learn the benefits of an ocean freight forwarder and how to determine if ocean freight is right for you.
Can an air forwarder provide lower rates than an ocean forwarder? Find out why your next cargo shipment might just be airborne.
Amazon’s multi-channel fulfillment (MCF) is a part of the FBA program and enables a seller to fulfill all orders through the Amazon platform without having to separately stock units for other sales channels.
A Letter of Credit is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
A Packing List is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
A Booking Confirmation is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
A Shipper’s Letter of Instruction is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
A Material Safety Data Sheet is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
A Certificate of Origin is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
A Commercial Invoice is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
A Shipping Quote is a key freight document. Find out what it is and why you need it.
Were you told that you need to provide a UN Number with your shipment? Find out what this means in this Freightos Freight Glossary entry.
