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NewsReading an FMC Space Charter Agreement: The CMA CGM and Marfret Filing
How to read an FMC space charter agreement next to a vessel sharing agreement, using the CMA CGM and Marfret filing on the Atlantic to Australia lane.
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InsightShipping to Amazon FBA: Importer, ISF, Barcodes, Pallets
Shipping to Amazon FBA from abroad: who acts as importer of record, when the ISF is due, which barcode applies, Amazon pallet rules, and AGL versus a forwarder.
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InsightHub Ports: Deepwater Transshipment and Logistics
Transshipment hub ports explained: why mother vessels need deep basins, how feeder networks finish the trip and how fast transfers keep demurrage down.
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NewsAIS Vessel Tracking: The Position Is Broadcast, the ETA Is Often Typed
AIS vessel tracking sends a position every few seconds, but the ETA is often typed in by the crew. What AIS ship tracking accuracy means for your bookings.
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NewsCBP Informal Entry Rule: 0.4% of Sampled Entries Filed Before Arrival Day
The CBP informal entry rule would put the type 11 deadline at arrival and add a bond. In CBP's 2025 sample, 0.4% of entries were filed before arrival day.
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Insight3PL Warehousing Costs: What You Pay For and When Your Own Warehouse Wins
3PL warehousing fees line by line, when running your own warehouse is cheaper, and what breaks when stock moves to a new provider.