What Is Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)?September 28, 2025The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fee charged on imports arriving at U.S. ports via ocean freight. It was established under the Water Resources Development...view
G7 Nations Eyeing Tariffs on Small Parcels; Several Countries Have Already ActedMay 23, 2025Small e-commerce parcels, once a trickle, have become a torrent, drawing increased scrutiny globally. The U.S. move to impose duties on small parcels has significantly impacted players like Temu, who ...view
What Is Contract Carriage?November 24, 2025Contract carriage is a transportation arrangement in which a carrier provides freight services to a specific shipper (or a limited group of shippers) based on a formal contract that outlines service t...view
What Is a Forwarder’s Cargo Receipt (FCR)?October 30, 2025A Forwarder’s Cargo Receipt (FCR) is an official document issued by a freight forwarder to the shipper (exporter) confirming that the forwarder has received the goods for shipment and has taken respo...view