Shipping prices & costs

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 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 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 …

In ocean freight shipping, the full container load or FCL price is composed of several elements. It generally includes the basic freight price, bunker adjustment factor, and currency adjustment …

How to calculate LCL import prices LCL import prices depend largely on the party who pays for the freight and chooses the shipping company. As with all international trade processes, Incoterms …