Guides, tips, and news about shipping container tracking, logistics, and global carriers.
Whether you’re a first-time importer, a freight forwarder, or a customs officer, understanding the bill of lading is non-negotiable. This guide covers everything, from what it is and…
Read ArticleIf you’re new to the shipping industry, one of the first things you’ll notice is that every container has a unique code stamped on its side, something like…
Read ArticleFinding the right HS code for India requires using the India-specific ITC-HS system. Use HSCode.in for instant 8-digit code lookup, verify duty rates on ICEGATE, and check import policy on DGFT. Wrong HS codes mean penalties — here is the complete guide.
Read ArticleContainer loading photos taken before closing the doors protect shipments — providing evidence for damage claims, defending against short-count disputes, improving loading quality, and building buyer trust. Learn the complete 4-step loading photo SOP.
Read ArticleShipping containers are manufactured in 8 steps: Corten steel selection, corrugating, welding, shot blasting and painting, timber flooring, door and seal installation, CSC plate riveting, and quality testing. 96% of containers are made in China.
Read ArticleOver 96% of the world’s containers are made in China. CIMC holds ~50% market share, DFIC ~20%, and CXIC ~10-15%. Learn why China dominates container manufacturing and what happened during the 2021 record production year.
Read ArticleAbout 50% of all containers are owned by leasing companies, not shipping lines. Learn how container leasing works, the major lessors (Triton, Textainer, Seaco), the 3 lease types (Master, Long-Term, One-Way), and whether it is a profitable business.
Read ArticleShipping container dimensions are standardized to ISO specifications. Learn why containers are 20ft and 40ft, the difference between standard height and high cube, what TEU and FEU mean, and the critical internal vs external dimensions trap.
Read ArticleChoosing the right shipping container comes down to 4 questions: what are you shipping, heavy or bulky cargo, how will it be loaded, and are you within road weight limits. Use this simple guide and cheat sheet to pick the perfect box every time.
Read ArticleContainer stowage on a vessel follows 5 principles: heavy cargo goes low, port rotation determines loading sequence, the Bay-Row-Tier coordinate system locates every container, special cargo gets priority placement, and MACS3 software calculates stability in real time.
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