FCL vs LCLÂ Which is Right for You?Most Common Differences (Charts Explained)Sea Freight Calculation (Case Study) FCL vs LCL We often hear FCL and LCL in shipping. What is LCL? What is FCL? And what are their sea freight or shipping rates? In my today's post, I'll show you the details of their differences to [...]
Shipping is an essential part of importing from China to the US. Nowadays, many importers buy from wholesale sites, like Alibaba, Global Sources, Made in China, etc.Generally, their suppliers will arrange the transportation for them. Some with import experiences may have their trust freight forwarders and will arrange shipments by themselves. But for newbies, shipping [...]
Shipping Container Types14 Most Common Container Types5 Further Special ContainersShipping Container TypesIn addition to the familiar dry container, new types of containers with such functions as refrigeration have come into being in recent years. A range of special-purpose containers can not only further reduce the loss of goods but enrich the types of carried cargo.You [...]
China is surely the leading country when it comes to manufacturing and supplying top-notch commodities of all types. However, if you’re willing to import from China to Canada, having a handful of knowledge can ease the process. So here’s the guide to help you understand and learn all about importing goods into Canada for resale.How [...]
Containers are widely applied to ship cargo by sea, railway, etc. The cost is not low especially in cross-border and long-distance cargo transport like shipping from China to USA. So it's very important to know container volumes and choose the right one to save costs. In today's post, I share practical information on shipping containers mainly [...]
China has been a leading exporter to the rest of the world, including South Africa. So if you're planning to buy products in bulk to do business in your homeland, then you already know the best country for suppliers.But, like many potential South African importers, if you don't know how to import from China to [...]
Importing from China to Pakistan is no big deal if you know how to do it correctly. However, due to a lack of information and misguidance, people are afraid to import products as they think it's not easy. So if you want to know the important details on how to import from China to Pakistan, [...]
As consumers’ awareness of product safety is getting increasingly strong these days, more and more people are paying their attention to all kinds of product safety certification.And the market, including the online marketplaces such as Amazon, has brought some new demands for product safety certifications too. In this article, we are going to talk about [...]
As more and more consumers, retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers have put their concerns on product safety issues, product safety certifications like UL Certification are getting increasingly hot recently.UL certification cost varies greatly between different industries and product categories. In this article, I’ll introduce the common types of the fees you may encounter when applying for [...]
When purchasing on Alibaba, you must be confused about the various payment methods on the platform, have no idea about which way is better and afraid of potential risks for these Alibaba payments. Don’t worry. There are indeed many differences between various Alibaba payment methods to make you puzzle, so in this post, I will analyze 11 Alibaba [...]
