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Practical guides on container pooling, freight costs, and the economics of importing — field notes from the team building ShipTogether.

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Incoterms for SME importers: FOB, CIF, EXW, and DDP explained for China-Europe shipping

Which Incoterm should you actually use when importing from China? Real cost comparisons across FOB, CIF, EXW, and DDP — plus a decision framework for shipments under 15 CBM.

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Best EU port for China imports: Rotterdam vs Hamburg vs Koper

Real costs, transit times, and inland trucking for SME shipments under 15 CBM — Koper is €145+ cheaper port-side but Rotterdam still wins for Benelux.

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FCL vs LCL cost comparison 2026: what EU importers actually pay

Real rate data from the China-Europe corridor with breakeven analysis at every CBM band — plus the shared FCL option that beats both for shipments between 3 and 12 CBM.

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Hidden fees in LCL shipping: every charge explained (2026)

LCL quotes show $80/CBM. The invoice arrives at $140+. A line-by-line breakdown of where the gap goes and how to spot every surcharge before you book.

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Why we're starting with one route

Most logistics platforms launch with a map full of pins. We launched with one lane: Shanghai to Rotterdam. Here's why focus matters more than coverage.

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The real cost of half-empty containers

Every year, millions of containers ship partially full. The economics of shared container space and why LCL isn't the only answer.

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