Shipping / Customs

Booking a shipment is just the start of your cargo’s journey around the globe.
This section provides information about how to manage your shipment’s lifecycle with guides on all of the fees and charges you may incur at customs and more.

Ocean Freight

When you start to ship freight at high volumes, it’s time to consider ocean freight. Here is your guide to everything ocean, from choosing the mode that’s right for you to calculating costs and transit times. Ocean/Sea Freight Shipping Rates How much will your shipment cost? You can use this free calculator to get instant […]

Landed Cost: Meaning, Formula & Calculator

Need to know the landed cost of all of the goods that you sell, in addition to understanding the correct way to calculate it? Our guide will help you do both! No accounting degree required.

Air Freight & Air Cargo Shipping: Air Freight Charges, Rates, Costs & Quotes

Air freight is critical for getting goods somewhere fast, although it comes at a price. Learn more here.

HS (Harmonized System) & HTS (Harmonized Tariff System) Code Lookup & Finder

Quickly find international freight HS codes used for US imports with this Harmonized System finder.

Free On Board (FOB) Shipping: Meaning, Incoterms & Price in 2023

What is FOB shipping, how does it differ from other incoterms, and when should you use it? Find out everything you need to know in this easy-to-understand guide.

US Import Duty and Customs Duty Calculator

Calculate an estimate of US customs charges applying to import duties with this Import Duty Calculator.

Ocean Freight

When you start to ship freight at high volumes, it’s time to consider ocean freight. Here is your guide to everything ocean, from choosing the mode that’s right for you to calculating costs and transit times. Ocean/Sea Freight Shipping Rates How much will your shipment cost? You can use this free calculator to get instant […]

Understanding Customs Clearance Procedures: Potential Customs Clearance Issues, Delays, Failures & More

Avoiding Customs Clearance Delays & Issues Importing globally? Customs can take a long time to learn, so this guide isn’t intended to turn you into a customs expert. What it will do is make you into a more empowered and informed importer so that you will know the right questions to ask and how to […]

What is trade financing in international trade?

Everything you need to know about trade financing for international freight, including terms for securing financing, typical interest conditions, key terminology, and more.

5 Hacks to Help You Conquer International Freight

Freightos has compiled a list of five invaluable hacks to help you save time and money on your international shipments.

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