Monthly Archives: November 2026

Door to door and port to port are two common delivery models in international shipping. Understanding the difference helps businesses choose the right option, control costs and avoid unnecessary risks.

When sea freight is too slow and air freight is too expensive, many import and export businesses are turning to an option in between: international intermodal rail freight. This is the movement of goods by rail across borders, usually combined with road or sea transport for the first and last legs, forming a continuous door-to-door […]

When receiving an ocean freight quotation, many import and export businesses are surprised to find that, in addition to the ocean freight itself, there are several extra charges — the most common being THC and CFS. What are these two charges, who pays them, and how can they be controlled? This article explains them so […]

Demurrage and detention are among the most common extra charges in ocean container shipping — and the most commonly confused. This article explains the difference between the two, why the charges arise, and what businesses can do to avoid them.