Shipping Tools
CBM Calculator
Internal resource- Category
- Shipping Tools
- Best for
- Estimating shipment volume and LCL/FCL discussion
- When to use it
- Before asking a forwarder for a quote
- Buyer warning
- Final loading depends on cartons, pallets, weight and cargo shape.
- Related internal tool
- cbm calculator
Incoterms Checker
Internal resource- Category
- Shipping Tools
- Best for
- Comparing EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP responsibilities
- When to use it
- Before signing PI or comparing supplier quotations
- Buyer warning
- Incoterms do not solve product quality, customs compliance or payment risk.
- Related internal tool
- incoterms checker
Freight Forwarder Question Generator
Internal resource- Category
- Shipping Tools
- Best for
- Preparing quote questions for sea, air, DDP or FBA freight
- When to use it
- Before choosing a forwarder
- Buyer warning
- Ask what is included and excluded, especially destination charges.
- Related internal tool
- freight forwarder questions
Freight Quote Brief Generator
Internal resource- Category
- Shipping Tools
- Best for
- Preparing a copy-ready freight quote request
- When to use it
- Before asking forwarders for sea, air, express, DDP or FBA quotes
- Buyer warning
- Final quotes depend on cargo details, route, Incoterms and customs terms.
- Related internal tool
- freight quote brief generator
17TRACK
External resource- Category
- Freight & Tracking
- Best for
- Parcel and express shipment tracking reference
- When to use it
- After receiving a tracking number from a supplier or forwarder
- Buyer warning
- Tracking can lag. Confirm important shipment status with the forwarder.
- Related internal tool
- freight quote brief generator
DHL
External resource- Category
- Freight & Tracking
- Best for
- Express courier reference for samples and urgent parcels
- When to use it
- When comparing courier options or tracking shipments
- Buyer warning
- Confirm restricted goods, customs documents and destination charges.
- Related internal tool
- freight quote brief generator
FedEx
External resource- Category
- Freight & Tracking
- Best for
- Express courier reference and tracking
- When to use it
- When comparing courier options for samples or small shipments
- Buyer warning
- Confirm restrictions, customs documents and taxes before shipping.
- Related internal tool
- freight quote brief generator
UPS
External resource- Category
- Freight & Tracking
- Best for
- Courier and package delivery reference
- When to use it
- When tracking packages or comparing express delivery options
- Buyer warning
- Confirm destination charges and customs handling.
- Related internal tool
- freight quote brief generator