Freight Insights
Industry news, guides, and best practices from the CargoLinked team.
Freight Forwarding
Freight SLA and KPI Scorecard: 2026 Shipper Guide
A practical 2026 guide for shippers building freight SLAs, forwarder KPI scorecards, escalation rules, and review cadences across ocean, air, trucking, customs, and warehouse partners.
Jun 6, 20267 min read
Freight Forwarding
Freight Forwarders in Singapore: How to Find Verified Logistics Partners
Singapore is the world's largest transshipment port and a global logistics hub. This guide explains how to find, vet, and connect with the right freight forwarder for your Singapore trade lane.
Jun 5, 20268 min read
Freight Forwarding
Freight Forwarders in Malaysia: How to Find and Vet the Right Partner
Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia's most active trade hubs, and choosing the right freight forwarder is critical to your export and import success. This guide covers how to find, compare, and vet freight forwarding companies in Malaysia.
Jun 2, 20269 min read
Freight Costs & Rates
How Freight Rates Are Calculated: Ocean, Air and Road Pricing Explained
Freight rates are not random — they follow specific pricing formulas. Understanding how ocean, air, and road freight rates are calculated gives you real leverage when negotiating.
May 13, 20267 min read
Freight Costs & Rates
Freight Surcharges Decoded: BAF, CAF, PSS and Every Fee on Your Invoice
Freight invoices are full of acronyms that can add 30-50% to your base rate. Here is what every abbreviation on your freight invoice actually means.
May 13, 20268 min read
Freight Costs & Rates
Cargo Insurance Explained: Why Basic Carrier Liability Is Never Enough
Most shippers do not realise how little protection carrier liability actually provides. Here is what cargo insurance covers, what it costs, and why you almost certainly need it.
May 13, 20267 min read
Freight Costs & Rates
How to Get Accurate International Freight Quotes: A Shipper's Step-by-Step Guide
Getting like-for-like freight quotes is harder than it sounds. Here is exactly what information you need to provide, and what to check before comparing quotes from forwarders.
May 13, 20267 min read
Freight Costs & Rates
10 Proven Ways to Cut Your International Shipping Costs in 2026
Ten actionable, proven strategies that businesses of all sizes use to reduce international freight costs without compromising delivery reliability or service quality.
May 13, 20268 min read
Shipping Modes
FCL vs LCL Shipping: Which Container Option Is Right for Your Cargo?
FCL and LCL are the two main ocean freight options. Understanding the trade-offs between them can save you significant money and prevent frustrating delays.
May 13, 20267 min read
Shipping Modes
How Air Freight Pricing Works: Chargeable Weight, CBM and Rate Structures
Air freight pricing is more complex than it looks. Understanding chargeable weight, volumetric weight, and rate structures prevents expensive surprises on your air freight invoices.
May 13, 20267 min read
Shipping Modes
Ocean Freight Transit Times by Route: What to Realistically Expect
Ocean freight transit times vary dramatically by trade lane, carrier, and routing. Here are realistic transit time expectations for the world major shipping routes.
May 13, 20267 min read
Shipping Modes
China-Europe Rail Freight: Is It Right for Your Supply Chain?
China-Europe rail freight offers a compelling middle ground between ocean and air. Here is everything you need to know about transit times, costs, routes, and cargo suitability.
May 13, 20267 min read