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Shipping & logistics guides

Plain-English guides for importers, exporters and freight forwarders — from LCL vs FCL economics to packing a 40HC efficiently.

LCL vs FCL: Complete Guide for Importers

When to ship Less than Container Load vs Full Container Load — cost breakeven, transit time, risk and a CBM rule of thumb.

The 6000 divisor, chargeable weight, and how to stop overpaying for light bulky air shipments.

Floor plans, weight distribution, dunnage and the 85% rule — load a 40HC without leaving money on the dock.

EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP — what each Incoterm means, who pays what, and which one to ask for as a new importer.

Supplier checks, factory inspection, CBM consolidation, shipping line choice and customs clearance from Shenzhen, Ningbo and Shanghai.

EUR1, GMA, ISO, plastic and one-way pallets — dimensions, weight limits and which one fits your container.

The 6000 divisor, gross vs volumetric weight, IATA rules and worked examples so you never overpay a carrier again.

Real 2025 rate ranges, breakeven CBM, hidden surcharges and a side-by-side cost model for China-to-US, EU and Middle East lanes.

Weight limits, payload vs volume, dunnage, port congestion and the ten booking mistakes we see importers make on 40ft and 40HC shipments.