CARM: What all importers need to know about CARM

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Maximize your load capacity by taking into account conveyance details and equipment specifications

Familiarize yourself with the specifications of:

  • Ocean freight container sizes, specialized equipment & dimensions
  • Airfreight container types (ULDs) and dimensions
  • Truck types and specialized equipment, lengths & dimensions
  • Pallet types, sizes and dimensions

Reduce your freight costs by taking advantage of loading the maximum allowable product in your chosen mode of transport.

Quick Tip #46
Issue Express Bills of Lading instead of Originals and avoid delays and unnecessary costs

Original Bills of Lading are a good way to ensure immediate payment of your merchandise on shipments where you do not have an established credit arrangement with your client.

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