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Freight & customs9 min
EU ETS Surcharge 2026: How to Verify It on Your Freight Invoice
The EU ETS hit 100% coverage on January 1, 2026, and carrier surcharges jumped 43–45% overnight. The fair carbon cost for a Shanghai→Rotterdam container is roughly €75–90 — carriers quote €118–144. Here's the math to verify your invoice, the questions to ask your forwarder, and why China→US freight pays zero.
Freight & customs8 min
Incoterms Explained: Complete A-to-Z Guide for Sellers
Three letters in your contract decide who pays freight, who eats the loss if cargo is damaged, and who clears customs. Here's every Incoterm 2020 explained from A to Z — plus the two mistakes (FOB on containers, the DDP trap) that quietly cost sellers thousands.