What First-Year Traders Should Focus On

Demurrage and detention charges catch many exporters off guard. Buyers get 7-14 free days before returning empty containers. Exceeding this triggers charges. Always confirm with the buyer when they plan to pick up the container.

Lithium batteries require UN38.3 certification — no shipping line accepts them without it. Packaging is strictly regulated: UN-spec boxes, clear labels, and a 24-hour emergency contact number. Get these wrong and your shipment is rejected.