Drayage manages short-distance shipping of goods to and from ports, terminals and distribution centers in a supply chain. Driver scarcity, strict environment laws and advances in technology are big challenges for this industry which is also trying to improve by making its operations more sustainable. You have to understand the

By offering fixed, flat rate shipping, both customers and companies get to know their shipping cost ahead of time. Though this makes pricing easy and can benefit customers, careful analysis of shipping costs, people’s preferences and the competition is needed to make it successful. It is most useful for firms

With CFR (Cost and Freight) terms, the seller moves the goods to the port of destination and gives them to the buyer once they are on the ship at the start port. Using CFR terms successfully involves managing the timing of risk, getting proper insurance, keeping good records and having

Shipping contracts often use FOB shipping point or FOB destination which both offer specific advantages and decide where responsibilities fall. FOB shipping point means the buyer owns and manages the product after shipment which allows for lower selling prices but also puts shipping risks on buyers. When FOB destination is

When EXW (Ex Works) shipping terms are followed, sellers bring the goods to their location for pickup and buyers arrange all the shipping, customs and logistics on their own. Although this way permits buyers to control expenses and adjust operations, they must deal with big risks and be knowledgeable in

FOB (Freight on Board) decides who is responsible for the goods at different times during transit and this rule can be FOB Shipping Point or FOB Destination. With these terms playing a major role in pricing, risk management, insurance and regulations, it is important for companies to understand and implement

Depending on the method, product weight, where it is shipped to and the time chosen, shipping with Alibaba can be from as low as $2 per kilogram with regular services to as high as $18 per kilogram with express services. Fuel surcharges, customs fees and seasonal expenses may cause the

CBMからKGへの変換は、多くの産業分野において体積と重量の測定を統合するのに役立ちます。このプロセスの基本は、物質の密度を把握し、重量 = 体積 × 密度という簡単な公式を使用することです。良好な結果を得るには、密度を検証可能な方法で測定し、単位を適切に変換し、常に最新の情報を把握しておく必要があります。