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TRADEOS Category (5)
Ocean Freight
score 99
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Ocean = highest volume, lowest cost, slowest. FCL (full container) for ≥15 CBM; LCL (less-than-container) for <15 CBM. Freight rates volatile; book 2-4 weeks ahead. Major carriers: Maersk, MSC, CMA …
Air Freight
score 84
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Air = fastest (3-7 days), 5-15× cost of ocean. Justified for: high-value-density goods (gems, electronics, pharma), time-critical (perishables, medical), light-weight high-margin. AWB governs.…
Packing List
score 15
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Packing List specifies what's in each box, weight, dimensions, marks. Customs use it for verification; freight forwarders use it for stowage. Mismatches with CI / BL trigger inspection.…
Export Pricing & Quotation
score 15
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Export pricing must back-solve from the buyer's landed cost: factory cost + EXW margin + inland freight + FOB charges + ocean freight + CIF + duty + agent commission + buyer markup. Hidden charges kil…
Warehousing & Storage
score 15
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Bonded warehouse defers duty until release. Cold chain for pharma/perishables. FTWZ (Free Trade & Warehousing Zones) get tax holidays. CFS (Container Freight Stations) for stuffing/destuffing.…