Da Shun Streamlines Air Freight Customs Clearance Digitally

Da Shun Streamlines Air Freight Customs Clearance Digitally

Dashun Company successfully resolved a rare issue where the net weight of an air freight export shipment exceeded the gross weight. Faced with the client's difficulty due to incorrect weight data on the customs declaration, Dashun, with its professional customs clearance team, guided the client to modify the data in the online customs system. This ensured the smooth release of the goods. This case demonstrates Dashun's efficient communication, professional service, and robust system support, highlighting its expertise in the air freight sector.

08/21/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Freight Forwarding Guide Highlights Cost Savings and Pitfalls

Freight Forwarding Guide Highlights Cost Savings and Pitfalls

Based on the author's experience in freight forwarding, this article delves into various costs associated with consolidation, including drop-off fees, pre-entry port fees, Brazilian THC, and surcharges from shipping companies. It provides practical operational advice and tips to avoid common pitfalls in key areas such as customs declaration, cargo entry inquiry, dangerous goods identification, and MBL/HBL telex release. The aim is to help readers effectively control consolidation costs, improve efficiency, and ensure cargo safety throughout the shipping process.

08/21/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Delayed Customs Clearance Risks Cargo Backlogs

Delayed Customs Clearance Risks Cargo Backlogs

After foreign trade containers enter the port, although customs doesn't have a mandatory customs clearance deadline, it's recommended to declare as early as possible to avoid demurrage, ensure timely shipment, and address potential inspection risks. Pay special attention to the cut-off time, and ensure release is completed before then. In Yangshan Port, containers usually cannot enter the port without customs clearance, and late declaration may result in additional fees. Early declaration is crucial for smooth and cost-effective export operations.

08/22/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Shippers Face Costly Delays Amid Customs Clearance Challenges

Shippers Face Costly Delays Amid Customs Clearance Challenges

This article focuses on the customs cut-off issue in freight forwarding, providing an in-depth analysis of its definition, delay handling, Bill of Lading (B/L) considerations (consignee, amendments, telex release), and essential knowledge like TIN NO. It offers practical freight forwarding experience and a 'avoiding pitfalls' guide to help shippers and freight forwarders efficiently address freight challenges. The article aims to improve understanding and streamline processes related to customs cut-off and B/L operations within the foreign trade logistics sector.

08/23/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Freight Forwarders Adopt New Strategies to Mitigate Risks

Freight Forwarders Adopt New Strategies to Mitigate Risks

This article shares common challenging issues and handling experience in freight forwarding, covering aspects such as order cancellation/consolidation, responsibility attribution, port operations, and re-allocation. It aims to help freight forwarding practitioners improve their business capabilities and avoid potential risks. The content provides practical insights and actionable strategies to navigate complex situations and ensure smooth operations. By learning from real-world examples, readers can enhance their problem-solving skills and minimize potential losses in their daily work.

08/21/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Shipping Firms Adopt Smarter Container Tracking to Cut Costs

Shipping Firms Adopt Smarter Container Tracking to Cut Costs

This article details the importance of "container monitoring" in the freight forwarding industry and the situations that necessitate it. It emphasizes key steps such as starting early, paying attention to second release information, and maintaining communication with all parties. The article also provides advice on how to deal with special circumstances such as vessel delays and customs inspections. The goal is to help freight forwarding practitioners avoid container demurrage and ensure the smooth shipment of goods.

08/22/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Freight Forwarding Basics A Guide to Logistics Mastery

Freight Forwarding Basics A Guide to Logistics Mastery

This article, following wongleeshy's learning journey on the Consolidation Shipping Encyclopedia forum, delves into the common challenges faced by novice freight forwarders. It provides detailed explanations of key concepts like release orders, customs cut-off, customs clearance issues, equipment lists, and DDU. Furthermore, the article offers effective learning methods for utilizing the Consolidation Shipping Encyclopedia and provides suggestions for tackling industry challenges. The aim is to help new freight forwarders accelerate their growth and development in the field.

08/22/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Guide to Resolving Missing Cargo Documents at Port

Guide to Resolving Missing Cargo Documents at Port

Cargo has arrived, but the pre-manifest is missing? This guide offers strategies for this urgent situation: immediately contact the freight forwarder or shipping company to determine the cause and promptly supplement or modify the pre-manifest information. It emphasizes the importance of pre-manifest declaration to avoid losses caused by incorrect or delayed information. Timely and accurate pre-manifest submission is crucial for smooth customs clearance and preventing potential penalties or delays in cargo release.

08/23/2025 Document Interpretation
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New Method Optimizes Container Unloading to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

New Method Optimizes Container Unloading to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

This paper delves into the four key steps of container unloading: vessel berthing, container discharge, container transfer, and container release. It explores critical factors influencing unloading efficiency, such as port infrastructure, operator skills, and information technology levels. Furthermore, it proposes strategies to optimize unloading time, including enhanced communication, optimized planning, improved skills, advanced technology adoption, and strengthened collaboration. The aim is to assist companies in improving logistics efficiency and reducing costs associated with container unloading within port operations.

09/26/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Warehouseorder System Integration Enhances ROI Customer Loyalty

Warehouseorder System Integration Enhances ROI Customer Loyalty

This article explores how the perfect integration of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Order Management Systems (OMS) can significantly enhance a company's profit margins and return on investment, meeting the rising customer expectations. It emphasizes the critical role of these two systems in optimizing the supply chain, improving customer experience, and reducing costs, pointing out that businesses need to establish a unified omnichannel business model to tackle the complex and dynamic market environment.

08/06/2025 Warehousing
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