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How to calculate shipping container prices, costs, and ocean freight surcharges

Overweight Cargo & Charges

When shipping internationally, whether by road, sea, or air freight, there are certain weight limits that need to be observed. This would depend on various factors, such as where your goods are …

What are Inland Haulage Charges (IHC)?

The shipping process has a lot of associated costs that can increase the total amount shippers have to pay. One of these costs is inland haulage charges. Being aware of what it is can help ensure a …

GRIs: Announcements in the USA

As a shipper, it’s difficult to evade a GRI. But there are measures you can take to reduce its impact. By staying well-informed and planning your shipments with a GRI in mind, you can prevent your …

What are Terminal Handling Charges?

Ocean ports will generally have a terminal as part of their facilities. These serve as storage areas and loading and unloading docks for goods that are being imported or exported. Shipping terminals …

What is Landed Cost and How to Calculate It

Selling overseas is a great avenue for companies looking to gain a presence in new markets and reach new audiences. However, if you deal with imports and exports, you will know that you add to the …

International payment methods

Different types of international payment methods When it comes to trading of commercial goods, there is always a certain level of risk and trust involved. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, you are …

What is Amazon FBA

How does Amazon FBA work Amazon FBA, or in other words, Fulfillment By Amazon, is a service by Amazon that helps third-party merchants selling on its site store and manage their inventory. As a …

How to understand ocean freight quotes

There is tremendous work that goes into shipping a merchandise. Those unfamiliar with the sector and looking to understand it find themselves struggling to handle the steep learning curve. Terms, …

What is a GRI (General Rate Increase) in Freight Price?

In ocean freight, GRI stands for General Rate Increase, is the adjustment (normally an increase) of container shipping rates across shipping routes by shipping lines. As a shipper, it’s …

What are demurrage, detention, and per diem fees?

International shipping is a complex subject that includes many variables. Proper handling paves the way for a reliable and cost-effective management of your ocean freight shipment. That’s …

What is SOLAS VGM

What is the SOLAS VGM? The SOLAS VGM (Verified Gross Mass) is the declaration of the accurate gross mass of a packed container under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). …

Shipping insurance

Shipping insurance iContainers recommends always purchasing shipping insurance to protect you and your merchandise from the unexpected. Whether you’re sending your shipment via FCL shipping or …