Shipping Container Reference

The reference covers seven major container types with full specifications: 20ft Standard (TEU), 40ft Standard (FEU), 40ft High Cube (the most commonly used type), Reefer containers with -30C to +30C temperature range, Open Top for crane-loaded cargo, Flat Rack for oversized/heavy cargo up to 45,000 kg, and Tank containers for liquid/gas cargo. Each entry includes ISO codes, external/internal dimensions, door openings, tare weight, max payload, and internal volume in CBM.

The reference covers six key Incoterms 2020 rules (FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW, DDP, FCA) with detailed breakdowns of seller and buyer obligations, risk transfer points, cost division analysis, and practical usage examples. It highlights important distinctions like why ICC recommends FCA over FOB for container shipments and when DDP is commonly used in e-commerce.

The Documentation section covers five essential trade documents: Bill of Lading (Original, Surrendered, Sea Waybill, Switch B/L with Clean vs Foul distinction), Commercial Invoice with required fields and L/C compliance, Packing List for customs inspection, Certificate of Origin (general and FTA variants for Korea-US, Korea-EU, Korea-China, RCEP), and Letter of Credit under UCP 600 with types and negotiation process.

The reference explains both FCL (Full Container Load) with CY-CY door-to-door flow and its cost advantages, and LCL (Less than Container Load) with CFS-CFS consolidation/deconsolidation flow and Revenue Ton pricing. It also covers VGM (Verified Gross Mass) SOLAS requirements with both verification methods, and Demurrage vs Detention charges with typical Free Time periods and escalating daily rates.

The Costs & Charges section covers THC (Origin and Destination Terminal Handling Charges with Korean port reference rates), Ocean Freight rate structures for both FCL and LCL, BAF/CAF fuel and currency surcharges, CFS charges for LCL consolidation, D/O (Delivery Order) fees with the full cargo release process, and Wharfage port facility usage fees, all with practical cost references.

Very much so. The reference includes Korean port-specific THC rates (KRW 140,000-270,000 by container size), Wharfage rates, D/O fee ranges, and explains Korean trade practices like Surrendered B/L usage. The Incoterms section notes CIF as the common customs valuation basis for Korean imports, and the FTA C/O section covers Korea-specific FTA agreements.

While this is a reference guide rather than a calculator, it provides the framework for cost estimation: container-based vs Revenue Ton pricing, all applicable surcharge types (THC, BAF, CAF, CFS, Wharfage, D/O fee), Demurrage/Detention rate escalation tiers, and Incoterms-based cost allocation between seller and buyer. It helps you understand which costs apply to your shipment.

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