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How Often Should I Check my Shipment Updates?

If you’re waiting on a shipment, you’re probably wondering how often you should check for updates. The answer may not be as often as you think and sometimes it is a part of your job workflow. Checking for updates too frequently can be counterproductive for some people, and as it is a time consuming task, it does not meet the basic standards of cargo management.

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Consignee in shipping

A consignee is a person or company who is the recipient of goods that are being shipped. The consignee is responsible for receiving the goods and ensuring that they are unloaded from the vessel or aircraft

FOB Freight Terms
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What Is FOB shipment?

An FOB shipment is a type of shipping arrangement in which goods are delivered to a designated location and the buyer assumes responsibility for the transportation costs. FOB stands for “free on board.” This type of shipping is often used when exporting goods from one country to another.

Container Tare Weight
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Container Tare Weight

ust be deducted from the gross weight of a shipment to calculate the net weight of the goods. Tare weights are established by shippers and are indicated on bills of lading and other shipping documents . 

Wharfage Fee
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All about Wharfage Fee and THC

In shipping, a wharfage fee is a charge assessed by a dock owner for the use of his facility. In other words, wharfage refers to the cost of using a wharf. The fee is based on the size of the vessel using the dock and the length of time it stay

All about Container Freight Station
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All about Container Freight Station

A container freight station (CFS) is a facility where cargo containers are loaded and unloaded. These stations are usually located near ports or railheads. CFSs are used to store, maintain, and distribute containers. They often have cranes and other equipment to move containers around. Container freight stations play an important role in the global economy by facilitating the movement of goods around the world.

Dead Weight Tonnage
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Dead Weight Tonnage

Deadweight is a measurement of a ship’s maximum capacity and is described as the utmost deadweight of the vessel. The estimation does not include the ship’s weight and instead considers the load of the freight on board, fuel, ballast water, fresh water, personnel, and staff food.

Visibility in Supply Chain
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What It’s Like Having Visibility In Supply Chain

Many factors in logistics determine the quality of performance and reliability of this industry. The fact is that whoever is waiting for cargo to reach the final destination has many concerns about their goods. No matter if you own the cargo or you are just managing them. You need to know exactly where your cargo is and what was the last status of your shipments.

Vancouver Port Container Tracking
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Vancouver Port Container Tracking

Vancouver port container tracking seems to be a challenge for many people in logistics. These problems got to the next level after COVID 19, as we all saw its effects on the whole supply chain. Anyway, you may still have problems tracking your shipments in Vancouver port, but the good news is that Visiwise has the solution!