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Ocean freight invoices often include additional charges such as drayage, fuel surcharges, terminal handling charges, and wharfage.
Ocean freight invoices often include additional charges such as drayage, fuel surcharges, terminal handling charges, and wharfage.
True
Air freight typically has a flat handling fee of $20.
Air freight typically has a flat handling fee of $20.
True
Freight forwarders can bundle all the charges together to provide an all-in-one quote for customers.
Freight forwarders can bundle all the charges together to provide an all-in-one quote for customers.
True
Landed cost refers to the total cost of moving goods from the supplier to the buyer.
Landed cost refers to the total cost of moving goods from the supplier to the buyer.
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A freight forwarder can help in finding the right solution for cargo, selecting the best route, and estimating timelines.
A freight forwarder can help in finding the right solution for cargo, selecting the best route, and estimating timelines.
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A freight forwarder can arrange multiple modes of transportation, such as ocean/air, rail, and truck.
A freight forwarder can arrange multiple modes of transportation, such as ocean/air, rail, and truck.
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Switching to FCL shipments can save money if it makes more sense for the business.
Switching to FCL shipments can save money if it makes more sense for the business.
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A freight forwarder can connect customers with a customs broker if needed.
A freight forwarder can connect customers with a customs broker if needed.
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Understanding jargon, options, and best practices can simplify logistics for businesses.
Understanding jargon, options, and best practices can simplify logistics for businesses.
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A complimentary consultation can be arranged with a freight forwarder for assistance in moving cargo from Asia.
A complimentary consultation can be arranged with a freight forwarder for assistance in moving cargo from Asia.
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True or false: Chinese factories shut down in January/February to celebrate the arrival of a new year in the lunisolar calendar and it is advisable to place orders early during this time.
True or false: Chinese factories shut down in January/February to celebrate the arrival of a new year in the lunisolar calendar and it is advisable to place orders early during this time.
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True or false: Some retailers place their holiday orders as early as late summer to ensure they are fully stocked for the U.S. holiday season.
True or false: Some retailers place their holiday orders as early as late summer to ensure they are fully stocked for the U.S. holiday season.
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True or false: Ocean freight invoices often include additional charges such as drayage, fuel surcharges, terminal handling charges, and wharfage.
True or false: Ocean freight invoices often include additional charges such as drayage, fuel surcharges, terminal handling charges, and wharfage.
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True or false: Air freight comes with a flat $20 handling fee.
True or false: Air freight comes with a flat $20 handling fee.
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True or false: Freight forwarders can bundle all the charges together to provide an all-in-one quote for customers.
True or false: Freight forwarders can bundle all the charges together to provide an all-in-one quote for customers.
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True or false: Landed cost refers to the total cost of moving goods from the supplier to the buyer.
True or false: Landed cost refers to the total cost of moving goods from the supplier to the buyer.
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True or false: Switching to FCL shipments can save money if it makes more sense for the business.
True or false: Switching to FCL shipments can save money if it makes more sense for the business.
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True or false: A freight forwarder can arrange multiple modes of transportation, such as ocean/air, rail, and truck.
True or false: A freight forwarder can arrange multiple modes of transportation, such as ocean/air, rail, and truck.
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True or false: A freight forwarder can connect customers with a customs broker if needed.
True or false: A freight forwarder can connect customers with a customs broker if needed.
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True or false: Understanding jargon, options, and best practices can simplify logistics for businesses.
True or false: Understanding jargon, options, and best practices can simplify logistics for businesses.
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