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Ocean or air freight? How to choose the right mode
Ocean is cheap and slow, air is fast and expensive – but the choice is about more than that. How chargeable weight works, and the rules of thumb.
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Guides and tips
Articles about Guides and tips from LVT Transport – haulier and freight forwarder.
Incoterms 2020 in brief: who pays the freight – and who carries the risk?
Incoterms decide who pays transport, customs and insurance, and when the risk passes. All 11 rules on one page.
Freight tenders: 7 tips for better, comparable bids
Putting your transport out to tender? Seven tips from a forwarder who answers tenders – so you get bids you can actually compare.
What is LDM – and why does it matter for your freight rate?
Loading metres (LDM) often decide the price of pallets and part loads. A simple explanation, worked examples and the most common pitfalls.