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FOB vs. CIF: Understanding the Differences and When to Use Them Article summary: FOB and CIF are International Commerce Terms (Incoterms), which are legally binding shipping agreement models. FOB gives the buyer more control over the goods during transit but imposes more responsibilities. CIF provides the buyer with more peace of mind but is a more expensive option. When buying or selling goods internationally, both the [...]
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FOB vs. CIF: Understanding the Differences and When to Use Them Article summary: FOB and CIF are International Commerce Terms (Incoterms), which are legally binding shipping agreement models. FOB gives the buyer more control over the goods during transit but imposes more responsibilities. CIF provides the buyer with more peace of mind but is a more expensive option. When buying or selling goods internationally, both the [...]
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Bulk vs. Non-Bulk Packaging Source: hacohob / Shutterstock.com Summary: Bulk packaging and Non-Bulk packaging are legal definitions for specific types of hazmat containers. There is a difference between hazmat labels and hazmat markings. The labeling and marking requirements differ between bulk and non-bulk packaging depending on the package’s contents. Numerous laws and regulations govern what you can and can’t [...]
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Difference Between Bulk Cargo and Break Bulk Cargo Source: iurii/Shutterstock.com Summary: Bulk cargo is products transported loose and stored directly into a transport vessel, without packaging. Break bulk cargo is products in individual packaging, loaded and unloaded individually without using containers. Bulk cargo transportation is necessary for goods that are not suited for containerization. Break bulk cargo is an obsolescent form of goods [...]
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How to Clean Chemicals Out of Plastic Barrels Source: Fotogrin/Shutterstock.com Summary: HDPE plastic barrels can safely store common industrial acidic and corrosive chemicals. You can clean plastic barrels to reuse them many times over. Wear proper protective gear and use water-based solvents and other cleaners approved by chemical manufacturers to thoroughly remove substances from your barrels. Transporting chemicals is one of the most [...]
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