Terminology Explained

Rollovers or Rolled Cargo – Carriers have an economic incentive to overbook a vessel – and roll over the surplus to the next available vessel – just as airlines routinely overbook a plane to ensure it departs at full capacity.  However, you can lessen your chances of being rolled over by following these simple tips:

• Try to avoid times of the year when capacity is tight – the weeks leading up to Golden Week and Chinese New Year.
• Book shipments at least two weeks in advance of the cargo ready date (the date that the cargo is ready for pick-up at the supplier).