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By investing billions in major infrastructure improvements ($28 billion USD) in the last 20 years alone!) Thailand is becoming a pivotal logistics hub in Southeast Asia.   A series of projects—including a land bridge to bypass the Malacca Strait, port improvements, and a network of inland container ports linking Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam—will increase Thailand’s air, sea, road, and rail capacity, streamline trade routes, cut shipping times, and boost regional freight connectivity.   If you’re moving cargo to or from Thailand, the opportunity for faster, more efficient freight movement is clear. Even so, an experienced freight forwarder will be a key partner to help...

How Fast is Freight Shipping? A Comprehensive Guide to Shipping Times Freight shipping encompasses a wide range of transportation methods, including ground freight, air freight, and sea freight. Each shipping method offers unique advantages and challenges that affect your overall freight shipping transit time. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how fast freight shipping is, the average timeframe for each method, and tools like a transit time calculator that can help optimize your shipping times. Table of Contents Understanding Different Types of Freight Transportation Factors Affecting Freight Shipping Speed Standard Delivery Times by Freight Service Understanding Different Types of Freight Transportation Ground Freight Shipping Transit...

Your Freight Shipping Guide from California to Washington Shipping freight from California to Washington involves a complex network of logistics, routing options, and cost considerations. Whether you’re a business owner looking to optimize your supply chain, or an individual trying to understand the best way to ship large items between these two states, this comprehensive guide has got you covered. We’ll explore the major transportation corridors, including I-5 and alternative routes, delve into the differences between intermodal, LTL, and FTL shipping solutions, and examine the key cost factors affecting freight transportation from California to Washington. Understanding CA to WA Shipping Routes and Options Understanding optimal...

Whenever countries levy new tariffs, we get a number of questions on the topic. The most common is:   Who pays tariffs on imports? The buyer of the goods? Or the seller? Ultimately, it depends on your contract and the Incoterm® you’ve agreed to: The only Incoterm where the seller pays for tariffs is DDP: Delivered Duty Paid. Under all other Incoterms, the buyer pays for tariffs. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at who pays tariffs by origin/destination, as well as the Incoterms rules that cover these scenarios.   In This Article Know Your Incoterms for Import Tariffs Who Pays Tariffs on...

When it comes to international trade, shipping cargo from Vietnam to the USA is a vital process for many businesses and individuals looking to move goods across continents. This article is a comprehensive guide detailing various facets of shipping, including ocean and air freight options, costs, factors affecting shipping rates, and much more. Whether you’re an experienced importer or a first-time shipper, we aim to help you navigate the complexities of Vietnam logistics and make informed decisions. Table of ContentsOcean Freight Shipping Options from Vietnam FCL (Full Container Load) Shipping Costs & Transit Times LCL (Less than Container Load) Services & Rates Main Ports in...

Los Angeles is one of the most critical transportation hubs in the United States.     The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle over 40% of U.S. inbound containers, so the region depends on a robust trucking network to keep inbound cargo moving. Whether you’re transporting freight from the ports to distribution centers, warehouses, or other logistics hubs like rail spurs, reliable Los Angeles FTL and LTL trucking services are essential.    We’ve operated in Los Angeles since 1991, so the Approved Freight Forwarders team knows the area’s unique challenges all too well. Heavy congestion, strict environmental regulations, and high fuel costs all impact...