Choosing an Incoterm: the decision that sets your total route cost
A delivery term is more than a line in the proforma. It fixes where cost, risk and the right to choose the carrier pass from seller to buyer.
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Insights
Practical notes on international transport, trade documents and customs procedure
Tariff classification: where most customs disputes begin
Misclassifying goods affects duty, permits and the assessment channel at once — and correcting it after declaration is expensive.
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Demurrage and detention: the cost that rarely appears in the first estimate
Understanding the difference between the two, and the practical ways to reduce them, is central to cost control in container imports.
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How an accurate packing list prevents cargo from being held
The packing list looks like a simple document, but it plays a decisive role in customs assessment.
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Why comparing freight rates alone is the wrong test
Landed cost at the destination warehouse is the correct basis for comparing options, not the quoted rate for any single leg.
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Pre-import permits: the checks that belong before payment
A significant share of detained customs files trace back to requirements that were never checked before purchase.
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