What are dangerous goods?
When it comes to international supply chain and transportation, the term dangerous goods takes a very specific meaning. It may surprise you that many items that are considered dangerous goods…
What is a reefer?
A significant amount of cargo moves across the world in reefer containers. But what are reefer containers? What type of products or goods can they transport? Reefers are a type…
What does NVOCC mean?
Non Vessel Owning Common Carrier (NVOCC) refers to a transportation operator that does not own any ocean going vessel assets. The transport operator will take care of operations that include…
Supply Chain KPIs: A Comprehensive List
As a result of supply chains growing in complexity over the years, many multi national corporations today actively manage performance through measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Let's look at a…
Shipping CIF Incoterms 2020
CIF Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) Incoterms (or CIF Incoterms) can be used for sea transport, including inland waterway Risk transfers from seller…
Shipping FCA Incoterms 2020
FCA Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Free Carrier (FCA) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport. Risk transfers from seller to buyer when the carrier collects…
