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76 CBM
Standard 40HQ Capacity
A 40HQ container holds approx. 76 CBM of total volume — but effective usable loading is typically 60–68 CBM after dunnage, blocking and load distribution.
÷ 6,000
Air Volumetric Weight Formula
For air freight: L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6,000 = Volumetric kg. If this exceeds actual weight, you pay for volume — not weight. Always calculate both before booking.
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5,000+
HS Code Classifications
The Harmonized System classifies over 5,000 commodity groups using 6-digit codes used by 200+ countries. Wrong code = delayed cargo, unexpected duties, or customs holds.
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5 Docs
Core Shipping Documents
Every international shipment needs: Commercial Invoice · Packing List · Bill of Lading · Certificate of Origin · Customs Declaration. Missing one = delays at origin or destination.
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$150+/day
Demurrage Can Be Costly
Demurrage = charges for keeping a container at the terminal beyond free days. Rates start at $50–$150/day per container and escalate fast. Always clear cargo within free time.
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FOB
The World's Most Used Incoterm
FOB (Free On Board) is used in the majority of global trade. Seller covers costs to port of loading — buyer takes risk once cargo is on board. Always negotiate which port carefully.
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Daily
Currency Rates Change Every Day
EGP/USD exchange rate fluctuates daily. A 5% rate shift on a $50,000 shipment = EGP 125,000+ difference. Always convert freight quotes to local currency on the day of payment — not the booking date.
Logistics Glossary

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CBM (Cubic Meter) is the standard unit for measuring cargo volume in international shipping. One CBM = 1m × 1m × 1m.

Shipping lines and airlines charge freight based on whichever is greater — actual weight (kg) or volumetric weight (CBM or kg equiv.). This is called the "chargeable weight."

المتر المكعب (CBM) هو وحدة قياس حجم البضاعة في الشحن الدولي. شركات الشحن تحسب التكلفة بناءً على الأكبر من الوزن الفعلي أو الوزن الحجمي.

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A Harmonized System (HS) code is a 6-digit international code used by customs worldwide to classify every traded product. It determines import duties, VAT rates, and whether permits are required.

Example: 5208.11 = Woven cotton fabric, plain weave, bleached

كود HS هو رقم دولي من 6 خانات يُصنّف كل سلعة في الجمارك. يحدد نسبة الرسوم الجمركية والتصاريح المطلوبة — خطأ في الكود يعني تأخير البضاعة.

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FOB (Free On Board) means the seller delivers cargo on board the vessel at the named port of shipment. Risk and cost transfer to the buyer once cargo is on board.

SELLER pays
Factory → Port of loading
BUYER pays
Ocean freight + Insurance + Destination

FOB تعني أن البائع مسؤول حتى صعود البضاعة على السفينة — بعدها كل التكاليف والمخاطر على المشتري.

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CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) is one of the most common incoterms. The seller pays for ocean freight AND provides cargo insurance up to the port of destination.

SELLER pays
Factory + Freight + Insurance to destination port
BUYER pays
Import customs + Local delivery

CIF = التكلفة + التأمين + الشحن. البائع يدفع شحن البضاعة وتأمينها حتى ميناء الوصول — الأشهر في استيراد مصر.

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Demurrage is a charge levied by the shipping line when a container is kept at the terminal beyond the "free days" allowed (typically 5–7 days).

⚠️ Rates typically start at $50–$150/container/day and escalate after 10+ days. A week of delays can add $1,000+ to your costs.

رسوم الاحتجاز = ما تدفعه لشركة الشحن لأن الحاوية بقت في الميناء أكثر من المدة المسموحة (عادة 5–7 أيام مجانية).

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A Bill of Lading (B/L) is a legal document issued by the carrier (shipping line) that serves three functions simultaneously: receipt of cargo, contract of carriage, and document of title (whoever holds the original B/L owns the cargo).

Types: Original B/L (3 originals, must surrender to release cargo), Seaway Bill (non-negotiable, faster release), Telex Release (electronic surrender).

بوليصة الشحن (B/L) هي وثيقة قانونية تثبت استلام البضاعة وتعتبر سند ملكية — من يملك الأوريجينال يملك البضاعة.

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