Export operations
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What EU carbon rules actually cost on a 2026 ocean freight booking
EU ETS maritime and FuelEU Maritime are in force and billable; the 30 September 2026 ETS surrender date has passed and the IMO framework is not adopted.
newsPanama Canal postponed both draft cuts but cut Neopanamax slots to nine
ACP postponed Panama Canal draft cuts and cut Neopanamax slots to nine from 4 September. On 28 September it raised draft to 49.0 feet and slots to 10 from 15 Oct.
guideCold storage for exporters: what to actually look for
Owning cold storage rarely makes sense for an exporter. What to check before booking third-party cold storage: temperature zones, certification, and contract terms.
guideContainer demurrage and detention: what exporters actually owe and when
How container demurrage and detention charges work, why reefers cost more, and what the US FMC's 46 CFR Part 541 rule means for your invoices.
guideIncoterms for temperature-controlled and perishable cargo: the risk-transfer gap that spoils shipments
Incoterms allocate cost, risk and delivery obligations, never temperature duty or spoilage liability: the CIP versus CIF insurance gap and the reefer trap.