In Shipping, we hear a lot about freight brokers and freight forwarders, but what exactly is the difference between them? Freight forwarders and freight brokers both provide essential functions in transporting freight on behalf of the third party. Freight forwarders negotiate freight rates, help arrange for goods to be moved and ensure that deliveries are made to the right person. In the end, only the best shippers and carriers are given the task.
Supply Chain Monitoring: Strategies, Indicators, and Tools for Enhanced Efficiency
supply chain monitoring is a key function of any good business. In this post, we are going to explore what supply chain monitoring is, reasons why you need it, and how businesses are using supply chain monitoring to improve their operations
Freight In vs. Freight Out: Understanding Key Differences in Shipping Costs
Freight charges, freight out charges, recording these charges, difference between freight out and freight in, an example, some related terms are discussed in this article.
Maersk Vessel Tracking by Visiwise Tracking
Maersk line is the biggest shipping company in the world and owns more than 600 vessels. Every day they carry…
How to use Maersk container for tracking on Visiwise?
In order to track a shipment you can use container number for example Maersk container numbers: MSKU0126817. Container numbers are…
Maersk Tracking by Visiwise Online Tracking
In order to track your shipment status, you only need a device connected to internet. Online tracking for sea shipments…
5 Essential Notes about: DDP Incoterms (Delivered Duty Paid)
DDP Incoterms means that the seller delivers the goods cleared for import ready for unloading on the means of transport…
5 Essential Notes About: DAP Incoterms (Delivered At Place)
DAP Incoterms means that the seller delivers the goods at the buyer disposal ready for unloading at the named place…
5 Essential Notes about: DAT Incoterms (Delivered At Terminal)
DAT Incoterms means that the seller delivers the goods, once unloaded from the arriving means of transport, placed at the…
5 Essential Notes about: CIF Incoterms (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
CIF Incoterms means that the seller delivers the goods on board of the vessel. In addition to cost and freight…
5 Essential Notes about: CFR Incoterms (Cost and Freight)
CFR Incoterms (Cost and Freight) means that the seller is obliged to deliver the goods onboard of the vessel. The…
5 Essential Notes about: FAS Incoterms (Free Alongside Ship)
FAS Incoterms (Free Alongside Ship) means that the seller must place the goods alongside the ship nominated by the buyer.…