Freight Insights
Industry news, guides, and best practices from the CargoLinked team.
Agentic AI in Freight Forwarding: What It Actually Does in 2026
AI in freight has moved from predicting problems to acting on them. A practical look at what agentic systems do well, where they fail, and what to ask your forwarder.
Customs Audit Readiness: The Import Records You Must Keep
Duty rates rose, so audit activity followed. A practical guide to the records importers must retain, how long to keep them, and the four findings auditors raise most.
Freight Budget Planning in a Volatile Market: A Scenario Method
A single-number freight budget fails in a year where lanes move 50% in a quarter. A three-scenario method that survives contract season and gives finance a defensible range.
Switching Freight Forwarders Without Breaking Your Supply Chain
Changing forwarder is operationally risky and routinely botched. A phased transition plan covering data, in-transit cargo, customs continuity and the 90-day handover.
How to Choose a Freight Forwarder: 10 Questions to Ask
Choosing a freight forwarder is a trust decision. Use these 10 questions to vet lane experience, licences, network, insurance and pricing before you book.
Incoterms 2020 Explained: FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP and the Full List
A clear, accurate guide to Incoterms 2020: all 11 rules, who pays and who bears the risk, how FOB, CIF, EXW and DDP really work, plus practical buyer tips.
China to Germany Shipping: Sea vs Rail via Duisburg
How China to Germany shipping really works: ocean freight to Hamburg and Bremerhaven, China-Europe rail via Duisburg, air to Frankfurt, and ATLAS customs.
How Much Does Freight Forwarding Cost? A 2026 Pricing Guide
What drives freight forwarding cost in 2026: how FCL, LCL and air quotes are built, chargeable weight, common surcharges, and who pays under each Incoterm.
India to UAE Shipping: Fast Sea & Air Freight to Dubai
A practical guide to India to UAE shipping: Nhava Sheva and Mundra to Jebel Ali transit times, air cargo to Dubai, customs steps, and free-zone re-export.
Customs Clearance Explained: Process, Documents & Duties
A clear, global guide to customs clearance: the step-by-step process, the documents you need, HS classification, duties and taxes, and when to hire a broker.
Mexico to USA Freight: Cross-Border Trucking & Nearshoring Guide
A practical guide to Mexico to USA shipping: why trucking rules the lane, key border crossings, USMCA rules of origin, customs steps, and nearshoring.
What Does a Freight Forwarder Do? (And Do You Need One?)
A plain-English guide to what a freight forwarder does, how they differ from carriers, NVOCCs and customs brokers, and whether your business needs one.