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The Freight Rate Is Only Half the Story: What Really Determines Shipping Cost?

A competitive freight quotation can make a significant difference to a company's purchasing margins. Yet the lowest quoted rate does not necessarily represent the most economical transportation arrangement.

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FOB, FCA and the Responsibility Gap in Container Shipping

A shipment's commercial terms can influence its responsibilities long before the goods reach a port. For businesses engaged in international trade, the choice of Incoterms® rule establishes important obligations concerning delivery

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Dubai Is a Transit Hub. But Not Every Shipment Should Follow the Same Route.

A container arriving at Jebel Ali may be destined for a UAE importer, a free-zone facility or a customer in another country. Although these shipments may pass through the same port

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