Incoterms: Ex Works
The word ‘ex’ is often referred to ‘something that one used to be’ or ‘former.’ However, Ex Works has a different meaning when it comes to International Chamber of Commerce or...
February 3, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides are put in the same group, albeit as different divisions. The two substances have hazard potentials because they contain carbons and yield or generate... continue reading
January 6, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 4: Flammable Solids
The descriptions for Dangerous Goods Class 4 Flammable Solids cover solid materials that combust or ignite under the standard situation when the ignition source is present. This definition doesn’t... continue reading
December 2, 2019 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 3: Flammable Liquids
The official definition of Dangerous Goods Class 3: Flammable Liquids is any liquids that have 60 degrees Celsius (141 degrees Fahrenheit) flash point or below. When the flash point temperature is... continue reading
November 1, 2019 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 2: Flammable Gases
The formal classification of Dangerous Goods Class 2 consists of flammable gases, nontoxic and nonflammable gases, and toxic gases. The transportation laws in various countries, including by the... continue reading
October 7, 2019 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 1: Explosive Materials
The United Nations established Explosive Materials as Dangerous Goods Class 1. The main characteristics are a rapid transformation from the solid to hot gas form, creating a destructive blast with... continue reading
September 2, 2019 -
Marine Cargo
Type of Marine Cargo: Neo Bulk
What is Neo Bulk Cargo Neo bulk cargo is a third subcategory of general cargo. Recently, it promotes to the main category of cargo, alongside the general cargo and bulk cargo. It includes cargoes... continue reading
August 5, 2019 -
Marine Cargo
Type of Marine Cargo: Liquid Bulk
What is Liquid Bulk Cargo Liquid bulk cargo is carried unpackaged in any quantity and usually transported by ships that are commonly referred to as tankers which are built specially to make the... continue reading
July 1, 2019 -
Marine Cargo
Type of Marine Cargo: Dry Bulk
What is Dry Bulk Cargo Dry bulk cargo is a variety of solid goods that are transported by logistics company in large unpackaged units and measured as tons of deadweight tonnage (dwt). The weight of... continue reading