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Freight Forwarding, Shipping & Logistics [UPDATED 2023]

Welcome to the TFG freight forwarding, shipping and logistics hub. Moving goods and services from A to B has become complex, as supply chains have grown longer and fragmented. Whether you’re transporting goods, or learning about supply chains, warehousing, transportation and packaging, we’ve got you covered.

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Breaking-King-signs-off-the-Electronic-Trade-Documents-Bill Breaking: King signs off the Electronic Trade Documents Bill – The Electronic Trade Documents Bill has today received Royal Assent, and is officially an act of law (the Electronic Trade Documents Act), promising to transform the way international trade is conducted electronically.
Eyeseal sponsored featured sponsored Enhancing supply chain accountability: EyeSeal’s breach detection technology brings transparency to shipping – Breach detection is the very essence of EyeSeal. Its standout characteristic lies in its internal installation of the device within shipping containers, delivering a significant edge over externally mounted devices that are susceptible to tampering.

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Videos – Freight Forwarding, Shipping & Logistics

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Shipping Rules Guide

A basic 16 page shipping rules guide, including the latest updates to the Incoterms® 2020 Rules, to be used in conjunction with The International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) new book, INCOTERMS® 2020.

This short page guide provides an article by article commentary on the Incoterms® 2020 Rules.

Incoterms 2020 Rules

Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Shipping Podcasts






Taxes and Codes

1 | IGST, SGT and CGST >

2 | HSN Codes>

3 | HS Codes >

4 | GST >

5 | Telex Releases >

6 | IGM and Bill of Entry >

Freight Forwarding Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a freight forwarder if I know very little about logistics?

When people are not comfortable about shipping logistics, it is sometimes easier to use a freight forwarder. Their services vary and they can assist in improving efficiency both in relation to cost and time, as they are able to consolidate smaller shipments. They can also assist in your navigation around the rules when considering a voyage that you are not familiar with.

How do I choose a freight forwarder?

It might be important to ask the following questions in this scenario:

Are they a member of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) and so covered by freight liability insurance?
Have they worked with clients similar to you and do they have experience with similar products?
Do they work in the same countries you are shipping in?
Are their expertise restricted to a number of countries?
Can they handle multiple transport methods?

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Contents

Freight Forwarding Hub

1 | Introduction to Freight Forwarding
2 | Air Freight
3 | Bill of Lading (BL)
4 | Container Shipping
5 | Demurrage
6 | Import General Manifest (IGM) and a Bill of Entry
7 | Full Container Loads vs Less than Container Loads
8 | Inbound Logistics
9 | Container Freight Stations
10 | Container Yards (CY)
11 | Ocean Freight
12 | Reefer Containers
13 | Telex Releases
14 | IGST, SGST and CGST
15 | Marine Insurance
16 | DSV Tracking
17 | Port and Starboard

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Latest News

16Aug

Part 1: Container Deposits – Unloading the hidden challenges of the shipping industry

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Shipping containers are vital for shipping lines, which are availed to shippers (importers, exporters, customs agents, and freight forwarders) for… Read More →

04Aug

Maersk warns of steep container demand drop amid global slowdown

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A.P. Moller-Maersk, a shipping conglomerate, issued a warning on Friday that the worldwide demand for ocean freight containers might see… Read More →

27Jul

UK government introduces new shipbuilding lending scheme

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A new government initiative, the Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme (SCGS) is aimed at providing financial assistance to ship buyers, enabling… Read More →

20Jul

Breaking: King signs off the Electronic Trade Documents Bill

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The Electronic Trade Documents Bill has today received Royal Assent, and is officially an act of law (the Electronic Trade… Read More →

13Jun

UKEF provides £5m support to Wirral-based boat manufacturer

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UK Export Finance (UKEF) announced that they will provide £5 million in support for a Wirral-based specialist manufacturer of boats… Read More →

07Jun

Enhancing supply chain accountability: EyeSeal’s breach detection technology brings transparency to shipping

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Breach detection is the very essence of EyeSeal. Its standout characteristic lies in its internal installation of the device within… Read More →

07Jun

EyeSeal supports Gateway2Britain digital trade initiative

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Today, EyeSeal Inc., along with PROSS and Tempest, their global distribution partners, announced that EyeSeal’s cargo breach detection device and… Read More →

01Jun

Barometer index shows signs of trade recovery amid mixed signals

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The latest reading of the barometer index indicates positive growth, with a rise from 92.2 in March to 95.6. However,… Read More →

26May

Electronic bills of lading: Are we there yet?

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To successfully digitalise Bills of Lading, the three necessary foundations are law, standards and technology. Without their proper application, any… Read More →

24May

HSBC launches B2B point-of-sale financing solution

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Today, HSBC unveiled a pioneering banking solution in Hong Kong, introducing point-of-sale financing for business-to-business (B2B) transactions. This offering will… Read More →

Incoterms® Index

Ex Works (EXW)
Free Carrier (FCA)
Carriage Paid To (CPT)
Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP)
Delivered at Place (DAP)
Delivered At Place Unloaded (DPU)
Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)
Free Alongside Ship (FAS)
Free on Board (FOB)
Cost and Freight (CFR)
Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF)

About the Author

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