Resources & guides
Guides for forwarders that want to operate with data
Practical pieces on API tracking, the DCSA standard, VeriFactu and multimodal ETA — no fluff, written for people who move freight.
How to choose software for your forwarding business: an honest checklist
The criteria that actually matter when choosing a TMS for freight forwarders: real integrations, multimodal visibility, invoicing and onboarding.
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Multimodal ETA: why the real date isn't the one the carrier gives you
How to build a reliable ETA in multimodal transport by combining carrier events, vessel AIS, cargo flights and the terrestrial last mile.
VeriFactu for forwarders: what it is and how it affects your invoicing
A VeriFactu guide for freight forwarders and logistics operators: what the rules require, what your invoicing software must comply with, and how to prepare.
Customs clearance and the SAD, explained for forwarders
What the customs declaration (SAD/DUA) is, how import and export clearance works, and why centralising documents and milestones prevents holds and surcharges.
What the DCSA standard is and why it matters to your forwarding business
The DCSA Track & Trace standard explained for freight forwarders: what it is, what it solves and how it makes multi-carrier tracking possible.
Demurrage and detention: what they are and how to stop paying them
The difference between demurrage and detention, why these surcharges pile up and how real-time visibility helps a forwarder avoid them.
Container tracking by API: goodbye to emails and scraping
How to move from chasing statuses across emails and carrier websites to real-time container tracking via official API and the DCSA standard.
