Asia → Florida ocean rates, landed and laid bare
South China space loosening post-holiday, spot rates softened 8–12% vs late May. GRI expected around July 1 — lock pricing before then if your booking window allows.
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Things worth knowing before
you ship.
The rate bulletin, the tools, and plain-English explainers for the parts of trade that cost people money when they get them wrong.
Bulletin
Rate Bulletin
— every two weeks
ISSUE 014 · JUN 16–30
ISSUE 013 · JUN 1–15
Vietnam capacity and the Haiphong squeeze
Placeholder — archive entry.
Read issue →ISSUE 012 · MAY 16–31
Section 122 surcharge: what expires and when
Placeholder — archive entry.
Read issue →Tools & guides
Free, no email required
Everything here is open. We would rather you arrive knowing what things cost than fill in a form to find out.
TOOL
Landed cost calculator
Estimate your all-in cost before you request a quote. Coming soon.
PDF
Rate card
Every fee we charge, on three pages. Free, no email required.
Download PDF ↓ View on page →GUIDE
Incoterms for importers
All eleven terms from the buyer's side — what you're paying for under each, and which to push back on.
Open guide →GUIDE
Incoterms for exporters
The same eleven from the seller's side — what each costs you to quote, and where the traps are.
Open guide →GUIDE
Import document checklist
Exactly what to request from your supplier.
GUIDE
First-time importer walkthrough
From supplier agreement to delivered pallet.
GLOSSARY
Trade terms
BAF, GRI, ISF, MPF, HMF, drayage, per diem — decoded.