How do I prepare a CIF quote? Cost Insurance Freight is one of the 13 Incoterms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (www.iccwbo.org/index_incot3erms.asp). The current publication is known as number 560, updated in the year 2000. These universal terms specify the buyer’s and seller’s rights, costs and obligations when they use those terms in an international sales contract. With […]

Capacities of Common Cargo Aircraft Below are the cargo carrying capacities of common aircraft used in air cargo shipping. Aircraft Equip Avail Vol for freight Max weight Boeing 737-300 Bulkhold 21.0m3 2,250 kg Boeing 737-400 Bulkhold 24.0m3 2,897 kg Boeing 737-200 6LD7 +Bulkhold 70.0m3 19,500 kg Boeing 767-300 4LD8/3LD7 + Bulkhold 63.0m3 16,500 kg Boeing 777-200 4LD7/4LD3 + Bulkhold 61.0m3 […]

This chart illustrates the relationship between the seller and the buyer in international trade, and  provides a useful tool both for day-to-day work and for drawing up contracts of sale. The chart is based on the trade terms contained in Incoterms 2010 approved by the International Chamber of Commerce and dealing with the seller’s and buyer’s obligations to one another.

Dry Freight Containers Interior Dimensions Door Opening Max. Gross Weight Tare Weight Payload Cubic Capacity 20′ Dry Freight Containers 20′ x 8′ x 8’6″ Aluminium Container L: 5,919 mm W:2,340 mm H: 2,380 mm W:2,286 mm H: 2,278 mm 24,000 kg 1,900 kg 22,100 kg 33.0 cbm L: 19’5″ W:7’8″ H: 7’9 1/2″ W:7’6″ H: 7’5 1/2″ 52,910 lbs 4,189 […]