Types of Shipping Containers: A Complete Guide to Container Sizes and Specifications
What is a shipping container? A shipping container is a standardised steel box built to carry goods by sea, rail, or road. Containers are designed to stack on ships, transfer between transport modes without unloading, and lock into position on trucks or trains. Most containers follow ISO standards so they can move between carriers and […]
Demurrage and Detention Explained: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How to Avoid Them
Demurrage and detention charges can turn a smooth shipment into a costly headache, fast. If you work in shipping, you will face them. This article explains exactly what they are, how they are calculated, and what you can do to avoid or dispute them. Table of Contents What Is Demurrage? What Is Detention? Demurrage vs […]
LCL Cargo Shipping Explained: The Complete Guide to Less Than Container Load
What is LCL? LCL (Less than Container Load) is a type of ocean freight where your goods share a shipping container with cargo from other companies. You only pay for the space your goods occupy, measured in cubic metres (CBM), rather than renting an entire container. A freight forwarder groups multiple LCL shipments together into […]
FCL Shipping Explained: The Complete Guide to Full Container Load
What is FCL? FCL stands for Full Container Load. It means you book an entire shipping container, 20ft, 40ft, or 40ft High Cube, and no other shipper’s goods travel with yours. You pay for the whole container whether you fill it or not. The seller loads and seals the container at origin; the buyer breaks […]