Less than Container Load (LCL) is where cargo from multiple customers is loaded together in the same container. Although the concept is the same as groupage, the term LCL is generally used on Ocean freight movements, whilst groupage is used on road freight and ferry operations.
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Increase in import tariffs will hurt SA, says Brazilian poultry association
An association which represents Brazilian poultry exporters has warned of the consequences for South African consumers and the broader economy if an new application for an increase of import tariffs on frozen chicken portions is granted. South Africa’s poultry sector ...Read More
Kenya to reduce second hand car imports
The Kenyan government plans to lower the age limit for second hand car imports from eight to five years. They intend to switch to a five-year import limit in one smooth operation from July 1 2019. However commentators have said ...Read More
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China exports and imports below forecast
For the first time in more than two years, China's exports and imports both fell in December compared with the previous year. This reflects the drop in trade with the U.S., as well as reduced domestic consumption. This was notable ...Read More
Freight forwarder ‘not liable’ for shipping fakes
Two luxury brands have failed in their attempt to make a freight forwarder liable for trans-shipping fake products in two 40-ft containers from China to Batam through Singapore. In an important ruling for the freight forwarding industry, the Court of ...Read More
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