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Comparing Ocean and Air Freight: What’s Right for Your Business?

Updated: February 27, 2023 When you’re deciding on your business’s freight mix, it’s important to get it right. If your shipments don’t move fast enough, you could end up with empty shelves and unhappy customers. However, if you pay more to move your shipments quickly, your freight costs can quickly take a bite out of your margins. Additionally, some items are simply better suited for particular freight modes, so you’ll need to choose accordingly. If you’re deciding between air freight vs ocean freight, we’ll show you how to strike the right balance between these two modes. First, we’ll walk you through the major question around...

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Spotlight on Incoterms – CFR (Cost and Freight) Everything You Need to Know

Created by the International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms are a series of three-letter designations that define responsibilities between buyers and sellers around the sale of goods, specifically related to transportation costs and liability. If you’re looking for more information on Incoterms, check out our other articles on this topic: The Complete Guide to All 11 of the 2010 Incoterms Rules Incoterms 2020 Rules: Everything You Need to Know Protect Your Bottom Line by Understanding These 5 Common Incoterms When you’re buying or selling goods, knowing your Incoterms® means that both parties to your contract will be speaking the same language—at least when it comes to transportation costs. Incoterms...

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Spotlight on Incoterms – CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) Everything You Need to Know

Created by the International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms are a series of three-letter designations that define responsibilities between buyers and sellers around the sale of goods, specifically related to transportation costs and liability. If you’re looking for more information on Incoterms, check out our other articles on this topic: The Complete Guide to All 11 of the 2010 Incoterms Rules Incoterms 2020 Rules: Everything You Need to Know Protect Your Bottom Line by Understanding These 5 Common Incoterms Contract language between buyers and sellers can feel complex—but we're here to clear some of it up, at least when it comes to your Incoterms®. These handy...

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Spotlight on Incoterms – FOB (Free On Board) Everything You Need to Know

Created by the International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms are a series of three-letter designations that define responsibilities between buyers and sellers around the sale of goods, specifically related to transportation costs and liability. If you’re looking for more information on Incoterms, check out our other articles on this topic: The Complete Guide to All 11 of the 2010 Incoterms Rules Incoterms 2020 Rules: Everything You Need to Know Protect Your Bottom Line by Understanding These 5 Common Incoterms Whether you're buying or selling goods, it pays to understand your Incoterms®. These three-letter designations act as a shortcut to outline which transportation costs will be paid for by the buyer...

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Spotlight on Incoterms – FAS (Free Alongside Ship) Everything You Need to Know

Created by the International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms are a series of three-letter designations that define responsibilities between buyers and sellers around the sale of goods, specifically related to transportation costs and liability. If you’re looking for more information on Incoterms, check out our other articles on this topic: The Complete Guide to All 11 of the 2010 Incoterms Rules Incoterms 2020 Rules: Everything You Need to Know Protect Your Bottom Line by Understanding These 5 Common Incoterms Incoterms® offer buyers and sellers of goods a quick and easy way to communicate who will be responsible for what transportation costs. By understanding your Incoterms, you'll be able to negotiate...

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Spotlight on Incoterms – EXW (Ex Works) Everything You Need to Know

Created by the International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms are a series of three-letter designations that define responsibilities between buyers and sellers around the sale of goods, specifically related to transportation costs and liability. If you’re looking for more information on Incoterms, check out our other articles on this topic: The Complete Guide to All 11 of the 2010 Incoterms Rules Incoterms 2020 Rules: Everything You Need to Know   Protect Your Bottom Line by Understanding These 5 Common Incoterms When you’re negotiating a contract to buy or sell goods, knowing your Incoterms® can save you time and money—and prevent unexpected costs that could hurt your...

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