• DDP vs DDU – What do they stand for?

  Question DDP / DDU?? What is the benefit of each method? Why should I choose DDP and not DDU or other way around? I read so many different agenda on that regard and hopefully someone can give me with relevant info. Answer Lets start by definition: DDP – Delivery duty paid. DDU– Delivery duty unpaid Both DDP & DDU are a common shipping method developed by the International Chamber of Commerce which helps to standardize shipping options throughout the world. Many companiesFew readers

• What is the difference between SPD to LTL

  Question I created a shipping plan and chose SPD as my shipping plan. When I contacted my forwarder, he updated that the delivery would be carried out by a carrier that is not an approved carrier of Amazon and therefore, the preferred option is LTL. Do I need to create a new shipping plan? What is the difference between SPD and LTL?? Answer This is indeed a problematic question. Let's start by understanding the difference between SPD and LTL. Small Parcel Deliveries (SPDs) consistFew readers

• How to calculate mt CBM or chargeable weight?

  Question How can I calculate my shipment cubic meter(CBM) or chargeable weight? Answer * How to calculate your physical or chargeable weight per air shipment: In this case, we will use again our carton size as appear above 504045(CM) and carton physical weight is 8KG. For this order we will have 20 cartons in total. There is a major difference in the formula between calculating regular air shipments vs express shipments If we choose air regular: Physical weight – 20 cFew readers

• EXW vs FOB - Terminology

  EXW vs FOB – What do they stand for? Question What the difference between the two? What is better and when I should close a deal with a supplier based on EXW and when based on FOB?? Is there any difference cost wise when I close with my supplier c.terms EXW and FOB?? Answer Lets start by definition: EXW- Ex Works FOB- Free on Board Ex Works (EXW) and Free on Board (FOB) are both international trade terms, known as Incoterms that dictate the responsibilities of buyerFew readers