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Costs & Quotes

What shipping costs, and how to read a freight quote.

How much does it cost to ship a container?

What drives container shipping costs, realistic FCL and LCL price ranges, and the surcharges to watch — so your freight quote holds no surprises.

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Freight forwarder fees & surcharges explained

Decode your freight quote: BAF, THC, PSS, CAF, ISF, demurrage and detention — what each charge means and which are negotiable.

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How to calculate landed cost

Landed cost = product + freight + duty + insurance + fees. Learn the formula with a worked example so you price imports for profit.

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2026 freight rate outlook

Where ocean and air freight rates are heading in 2026 — overcapacity, peak-season risk, and what it means for your shipping budget.

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Demurrage and detention explained

What demurrage and detention are, how the charges accrue, free-time rules, and practical ways to avoid them.

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How to read a freight quote

Line by line, what a freight quote should contain, and the floating charges to watch for before you book.

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