Insights
Freight, explained by the people who move it
No filler and no reheated press releases — practical guides to the decisions that actually change what your shipping costs.
Incoterms 2020 explained, without the jargon
What each Incoterm actually means for who pays, who insures, and where risk transfers — plus the two most expensive mistakes.
Tom Whitfield9 min read
HS codes: why classification goes wrong, and what it costs
How the Harmonized System works, why the same product gets two different codes, and how misclassification triggers delays and penalties.
Aisha Bello8 min read
What actually drives container shipping rates
Base rate, BAF, THC, peak season surcharge — what each line on a freight quote means and which ones are negotiable.
Daniel Okonkwo8 min read
Demurrage and detention: the charges nobody budgets for
Demurrage is the container sitting in the port; detention is you holding it outside. How free time works and how to avoid both.
Priya Raman6 min read
Ready to ship? Tell us the route and we will quote it.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.