It is not legally mandatory — but it is strongly recommended, and for ceramics especially, I would call it near-essential. Here's the reality of carrier liability that most shippers don't fully appr…
Great practical question. The gap between theoretical capacity and actual load is very real and there are several factors at play. Theoretical calculation for your carton: Each carton: 0.60 × 0.40 ×…
Priya's list is comprehensive. Two additions from my experience handling similar Germany-India shipments: Advance Filing: India requires advance filing of the Import General Manifest (IGM) by the ship…
Following up on my own question: Mike's math checks out. I got the packing list from my supplier and the total volume is indeed 2.52 CBM (15 boxes, each 58 × 40 × 36 cm). The airline measured correc…
Your cousin is right — for most experienced importers, FOB is the preferred term. But let me explain why so you can make an informed decision. Under FOB (Free On Board): Risk transfers to you when t…
This is one of the most common questions in import logistics. Let me break it down properly. LCL (Less than Container Load): Your cargo shares a container with other shippers' goods. You pay for the s…