Logistics Guides & Insights
Find freight guides and practical checklists for procurement, carrier bookings and import handovers.
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Procurement and inquiries
Dangerous Goods Freight Inquiry Checklist
Gather cargo, packaging, route and scope details so freight providers can assess and quote against the same brief.
Read the guideOcean freight bookings
Dangerous Goods Ocean Booking and FCL vs LCL
Compare dangerous goods FCL and LCL and align acceptance, booking cutoffs and handover responsibilities before dispatch.
Read the guideBatteries and energy storage
Preparing Lithium Battery and Energy Storage Shipments
Prepare battery configuration, model, packaging, rated energy and the route before checking ocean or air acceptance.
Read the guideImports and clearance
Preparing Dangerous Goods Imports into Shanghai
Review the cargo, intended port and pickup arrangements before arrival, then agree the scope of clearance, inspection support and inland delivery.
Read the guideBooking and documents
Dangerous Goods Ocean Freight Documents: SDS, Transport Reports and DGD
What does each document do when shipping dangerous goods from Shanghai? Separate early cargo review, transport assessment and the Dangerous Goods Declaration.
Read the guideDangerous goods FCL
Mixed Dangerous Goods FCL: Booking Review for Multiple UN Numbers
Prepare a line-item cargo list, confirm carrier and routing acceptance, and keep a split-shipment option available for a mixed dangerous goods container.
Read the guideEnergy storage ocean freight
Containerised Battery Energy Storage Ocean Freight: Weight, Lifting and Handover
For an ocean freight quote on containerised battery energy storage systems, prepare the equipment records, actual shipping dimensions and weight, and handover conditions.
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