Demurrage: FAQ’s and How to Avoid it Imagine for a moment your freight has arrived at the port. Five days have passed, and your cargo still has not left the terminal. What could have happened? Poor communication and coordination, disputes, and lack of contingencies...
What is a Known Shipper (KSMS)? The Known Shipper Management System (KSMS) is a program the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses to qualify shippers to load cargo on passenger planes in the U.S. The purpose of the KSMS is to enhance international and...
What is Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)? Definition The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is a fee imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for U.S. imports shipped via ocean freight. It is charged at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through...
What is Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)? Definition The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is a fee imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for most U.S. imports. The MPF is charged at 0.3456% of the value of the merchandise being imported. There is a...
11 Essential Global Logistics Terms In the world of ocean and air freight, there are a lot of industry terms and jargon that relate to compliance or are essential to ensuring a smooth shipment. As an international freight forwarder, we’ve compiled a quick reference of...
Supply Chain Compliance 101 As you may have noticed in the supply chain and logistics world, there are a lot of terms you will need to learn. Many are abbreviations for government agencies, laws or specific compliance requirements; but all are essential to ensure...
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