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FREIGHT FORWARDING
24 GUIDES
03 Sept 2026How Sealed Bidding Works on GeoMarineHubA structured requirement, sealed bids from suppliers who never see each other, and a tracked order at the end. Here is exactly what happens between posting a requirement and the vessel taking delivery.Ship supplyBunkering & fresh waterGarbage removalPort agencyFreight forwarding22 Jul 2026Freight Forwarding for Maritime Cargo: A Global GuideHow to move sea, air and land cargo across borders with the right freight forwarder — how to request, compare and book competitive forwarding quotes from verified partners worldwide.Freight forwarding06 Jul 2026Ship Supply at Damietta: Container, LNG & General Cargo Chandling on the Nile DeltaA practical guide to ship chandling at Damietta, Egypt: berth delivery, fresh Delta provisions, agent coordination, and when to supply here vs Port Said.Eastern MediterraneanFreight forwarding30 May 2026Handling Cargo Damage & Demurrage Claims: A Step-by-Step GuideA practical guide to managing cargo damage and demurrage claims, from preserving evidence and calculating laytime to filing a documented, time-barred claim.Freight forwarding29 May 2026P&I Clubs Explained: How Marine Insurance Claims WorkUnderstand what a P&I club covers, how it differs from hull and machinery insurance, and the step-by-step process of notifying and pursuing a marine insurance claim.Freight forwarding27 May 2026UAE Free Zone vs Mainland Importing: A Trader's Guide to Customs, Duty and Re-ExportFree-zone entry or import for consumption? Understand the 5% UAE customs duty, 5% VAT, bonded storage, re-export and when JAFZA suits your trade.Arabian GulfFreight forwarding26 May 2026RoRo & Vehicle Shipping Guide: Cars, Trucks & MachineryHow cars, trucks, machinery and rolling cargo move by sea — RoRo vs CON-RO and containers, lane-metre measurement, booking and documentation, with UAE context.Arabian GulfFreight forwarding25 May 2026Project Cargo, OOG & Breakbulk Shipping: A Practical GuideHow to move oversized, heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo: flat-racks, open-tops, breakbulk vessels, lifting, lashing, surveys and route surveys explained.Freight forwarding24 May 2026What Affects Ocean Freight Transit Time (And How to Plan Buffers)Direct vs transhipment routing, port congestion, blank sailings, customs, inland haulage, season and carrier choice all shape ocean transit time. Learn how to read it on a quote and plan realistic buffers.Freight forwarding23 May 2026Letter of Credit (LC) Basics: A Trade-Finance Guide for Importers and ExportersWhat a Letter of Credit is, how documentary credit works, the parties involved, the role of shipping documents, UCP 600, common discrepancies, and how an LC compares to open account and CAD.Freight forwarding23 May 2026Incoterms 2020 for Ship Supply: FOB, CIF, DAP & DDP ExplainedWho pays for delivery, insurance and customs when supplying a ship? Incoterms 2020 answer that. A plain-English guide to the terms that matter most in marine procurement.Freight forwarding22 May 2026Cargo Packing & Palletisation: Best Practices for Export ShipmentsHow to pack, palletise, secure and label export cargo to cut damage, claims and demurrage — pallet types, shrink-wrap, strapping, dunnage, ISPM 15 and container loading.Freight forwarding21 May 2026China to Middle East Shipping Guide: Lanes, Transit Times & TipsChina to the Gulf is one of the world's busiest trade lanes. Learn the main ports, realistic transit times, FCL vs LCL economics, and how to avoid the usual delays.Arabian GulfFreight forwarding20 May 2026Freight Surcharges Explained: BAF, CAF, THC, LSS & GRIThe base ocean rate is only half the bill. Decode the alphabet soup of surcharges — BAF, CAF, THC, LSS, GRI and more — so your freight quotes hold no surprises.Freight forwarding19 May 2026Cargo Insurance Basics: Declared Value, Premiums & ClaimsCarrier liability is far smaller than most shippers think. Learn why you need cargo insurance, how premiums are set, the Institute Cargo Clauses (A/B/C), and how to file a claim.Freight forwarding18 May 2026Reefer Shipping: Temperature-Controlled Freight Best PracticesReefer containers keep perishables alive across oceans — if you set them up right. Learn set-point vs ambient, pre-cooling, ventilation, cold-chain documents and common pitfalls.Freight forwarding17 May 2026Shipping Dangerous Goods: A Starter Guide to IMDG & IATA DGRBatteries, chemicals, aerosols and more are "dangerous goods" with strict rules. Learn UN numbers, hazard classes, packing groups, and what the IMDG Code and IATA DGR require.Freight forwarding16 May 2026Demurrage & Detention Explained: How Free Time Works (and How to Avoid Charges)Demurrage and detention are the most avoidable costs in shipping — and the most misunderstood. Learn the difference, how free time is counted, and seven ways to stop the clock.Freight forwarding15 May 2026What Is a Freight Forwarder — and Do You Actually Need One?A freight forwarder orchestrates your shipment end-to-end without owning a single ship or plane. Learn what they do, how they charge, and when using one saves you money and headaches.Freight forwarding14 May 2026UAE & GCC Customs Clearance: Duties, HS Codes & DocumentsA practical guide to importing into the UAE and the GCC: the 5% common external tariff, HS classification, the documents customs needs, and how free zones change the picture.Arabian GulfFreight forwarding13 May 2026Air Freight vs Ocean Freight: Cost, Speed & When to Choose EachAir freight is fast but costly; ocean freight is cheap but slow. Learn the chargeable-weight maths, the true total-cost picture, and a simple framework to decide.Freight forwarding12 May 2026How to Read a Bill of Lading: HBL vs MBL ExplainedThe Bill of Lading is the single most important document in shipping. Learn what every field means, the difference between a House and Master B/L, and original vs telex release.Freight forwarding11 May 2026FCL vs LCL: Which Ocean Freight Option Fits Your Cargo?Full Container Load or Less-than-Container Load? Learn the break-even volume, the hidden costs of consolidation, and how to choose between FCL and LCL for ocean freight.Freight forwarding10 May 2026Incoterms 2020 Explained: FOB vs CIF vs DDP (Who Pays What)Incoterms decide who pays for freight, insurance and customs — and where risk passes from seller to buyer. A plain-English guide to the 11 Incoterms 2020 rules and the three everyone argues about.Freight forwarding