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Freight Forwarding Education Center

No matter your size or experience level, we’re here to help with all of our freight forwarding needs. If you’re new to shipping cargo domestically or internationally check out our primers and glossary to help break down some of the key freight forwarding terminology, freight forwarding definitions, terms and concepts.

Shipping Basics – Freight Forwarding Definitions

Freight Forwarding Glossary

From BOL to HS learn the a-b-c of shipping and customs

Limited Freight Liability

Explore what freight liability does and doesn’t cover

Chargeable Weight Breakdown

Learn how to calculate the cost of moving goods

Incoterms® Explained

An in-depth look at how to navigate Incoterms®

Choosing Between Air and Ocean Freight

Explore the four key questions to help you pick

Cargo Insurance Explained

Learn why shippers need cargo insurance

Ocean Freight Forwarding Glossary

Vessel Types and Sizes

A shipper’s guide to vessels and dimensions

Demurrage, Detention and Storage

Our experts explain and offer tips to avoid charges

Container Types and Sizes

Learn the standard types and ISO dimensions

Ocean Freight Customs Clearance

Your ocean freight must-knows

Focus on Less Than Container Load Ocean Shipping

Prepare for your Less than Container Load (LCL) shipment, understand its transit times and specific pricing, and learn when it is best to use it over Air or Ocean Freight Full Container Load (FCL).

LCL 101 in Video

Start your Less Than Container Load journey here

All You Need to Know

A step-by-step guide of features and benefits

Using LCL

When to use LCL ocean shipping?

Documenting LCL

What are the rules for LCL ocean shipping?

LCL Pricing

What are the cost drivers of LCL ocean shipping?

Beat the Capacity-Crunch

Learn how LCL can help you overcome the container shortage

Understand the Essentials of Packaging and Stackability

The Essentials of Good Cargo Packaging

Learn the essentials of good packaging, with a focus on the correct usage of pallets and the stackability of your cargo

How to Avoid the Most Common Shipment Hazards

Learn how good packaging can help protecting your cargo from common transportation risks

How to Ship Any Goods

Ensure your item is safe, secure and ready for transportation with our recommended packaging methods

Everything You Need to Know to Ship Cargo by Air Freight

Prepare yourself to successfully manage your next air freight shipment: from various types of air cargo and aircraft types to air shipping process as well as necessary documentation necessary to ensure fast and compliant process.  This article series also provides tips on saving costs and finding the right air cargo partner.

Explore our Shipper’s Guide to Using Air Freight Indexes and learn what to consider when selecting an air freight index. 

Aircraft Types

Most used aircraft types and cargo dimensions they can transport

Air Cargo Types

How to ship general cargo and special cargo by air

Air Cargo Documentation

The documentation needed to transport your goods and avoid delays and fines

Air Cargo Shipping Process

Overview of the process stages and the responsibilities of all stakeholders

How to Save Costs on Air Cargo

Explore 8 ways to save costs on your next air cargo shipment

Selecting Air Cargo Partner

Your guide to finding the right air cargo partner

Focus on Sustainability

Learn about the impact of a modal shift on shipping costs and emissions. We’ll help you understand the regulatory, financial and reputational benefits of going green now.

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