Lithium batteries power a huge share of what China exports, from phones to power tools to e-bikes. They also top the list of goods that get delayed or refused for paperwork reasons. The rules are not mysterious, but they are strict, and air is where most mistakes surface because the safety bar is ...
A lot of first-time importers ask the wrong question. They ask "is LCL cheaper than FCL?" when they should ask "at what cube does my own shipment cross the line?" The answer is a number you can calculate in five minutes, and once you know it, you stop guessing and start saving. The simple break-even ...
You call the shipping line, ask for a rate, and get a price that is higher than your competitor's and a schedule that does not fit your PO. That is what happens when you book direct. A Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier, or NVOCC, sits between you and the carrier and changes that math. An NVOCC is ...
