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- Guides · 1 min read
What is a cut-off date?
The cut-off date is the last date that the container can be returned to the port terminal in order to make the schedule that you requested.
- Guides · 1 min read
What is a Last Free Day?
LFD is an acronym that stands for Last Free Day. LFD is the last date before the port terminal or rail ramp will start charging fees for storage called Demurrage.
- Customs · 1 min read
What is a power of attorney?
In legal terms, a Power of Attorney (POA) form is a document that allows a person or organization of your choosing to handle your shipment-related legal affairs when you are unavailable or unable to handle them…
- Customs · 1 min read
What is an importer of record?
An Importer of Record (IOR) refers to an importer, whether an entity or an individual, who is responsible for ensuring that legal goods are imported in accordance with the law of the place to which you’re importing the…
- Guides · 1 min read
What is a routing instruction?
A routing instruction is a set of instructions that helps streamline your logistic process, reduce friction and cost, and enhance relationships between you supply chain’s various parties (supplier, logistic team,…
- Guides · 1 min read
What do demurrage and per-diem fees mean?
Learn what demurrage and per-diem means below, but remember: here at Shippabo, we want to prevent demurrage and per-diem because it will cost you time and money.
- Customs · 1 min read
What is a classification or HTS code?
Classification is a 10-digit code also known as a Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code. It identifies each product to be shipped into categories depending on their characteristics.
- Guides · 1 min read
What is an HBL?
Learn about the House Bill of Lading An HBL or House Bill of Lading is a transportation contract issued by a forwarder to their customer.
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