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Clear, practical guides on international transport, customs and logistics — the essentials you need when planning a shipment.

Transport modes

The CMR Convention: Carrier Liability and Damage Claims

When cargo is lost or damaged in international road transport, the CMR Convention determines who is liable and to what extent. Here is a plain-language guide to the consignment note, the compensation limit, the deadlines for reporting damage and the limitation period.

10 min read

Customs

What Is ISPM 15? The Heat Treatment Rule for Wooden Pallets

Even when your goods are in perfect order, the wooden pallet underneath can hold a consignment at destination. Here is what ISPM 15 covers, how heat treatment works, how to read the mark and what to check before loading.

4 min read

Customs

What Is the A.TR Movement Certificate and What Is It For?

The A.TR is one of the documents you hear about most in trade between Türkiye and the European Union. Here is what it is, which products it covers, how it differs from proofs of origin and the rules to keep in mind.

3 min read

Transport modes

FCL vs LCL in Sea Freight: What Is the Difference?

If your sea freight shipment fills a container, FCL is the natural choice; if it does not, LCL comes into play. Here is how the two work, the standard container sizes and how to choose between them.

3 min read

Transport modes

Part Load vs Full Truckload: Key Differences Explained

If your cargo doesn't fill a whole trailer, part load transport is usually the natural choice; if it does, or has special requirements, a full truckload often makes more sense. Here is how both work and how to choose.

4 min read

Customs

Essential Customs Documents in International Transport

In international shipping, the paperwork travels with the cargo. A missing or incorrect document can hold a shipment at customs. Here are the documents you will come across most often and what each one is for.

4 min read

Trade terms

What Are Incoterms and Why Do They Matter?

The three-letter codes you see on a quote or invoice — EXW, FOB, DAP — decide who is responsible at each stage of the journey. Understanding Incoterms is the first step to avoiding surprises.

4 min read

Shipping to Europe

Shipping Goods to Europe: Key Points to Consider

Whether you ship to Europe regularly or for the first time, this checklist brings together the main points to consider — from planning and paperwork to packaging and delivery details.

4 min read

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