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FCA vs FOB: Which Incoterm Fits Container Shipments Better?

FCA and FOB both hand responsibility to the buyer at the origin end, but they do it at different points. For containerised cargo that difference decides who carries risk in the terminal, who holds the bill of lading evidence, and where disputes start. Here is how to choose without surprises.

Holo Cargo Operations·Oct 4, 2026·8 min

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Ocean

20FR vs 40FR: which flat rack container fits your oversized cargo?

Flat rack containers exist because your cargo has already ruled out a standard box — but picking between a 20FR and a 40FR still comes down to length and weight distribution, not habit. This guide compares the specs, the deck math, and when each size actually fits.

Holo Cargo Operations·Sep 27, 2026·7 min
Ocean

40HC vs 45HC containers: how to decide which fits your cargo

A 40HC and a 45HC share the same 9'6" height, so the size decision isn't about headroom — it's a volume-for-payload trade plus a routing question most shippers miss. This guide covers the exact specs and when each box actually pays off.

Holo Cargo Operations·Sep 17, 2026·7 min
Ocean

NVOCC vs freight forwarder: what's the difference, and does it matter to you?

NVOCC and freight forwarder get used almost interchangeably in ocean freight, but they're different legal roles with different liability. One issues its own bill of lading and acts as your carrier; the other arranges transport on your behalf. Here's what actually changes for you as a shipper.

Holo Cargo Operations·Sep 16, 2026·7 min
Ocean

Master Bill of Lading vs House Bill of Lading: The Difference

A consolidated ocean shipment travels under two bills of lading, not one — a master bill between the carrier and your forwarder, and a house bill between your forwarder and you. Here's what each document actually controls and why the difference matters at destination.

Holo Cargo Operations·Sep 15, 2026·6 min
Ocean

How to Avoid Detention Charges: Return Containers On Time

Detention is the charge you control most directly — it starts the moment you pick up the box and stops the moment you return it empty. This guide walks through the planning, trucking, and communication steps that keep containers moving back to the terminal inside the carrier's free window, every time.

Holo Cargo Operations·Sep 12, 2026·6 min
Ocean

How to Amend a Bill of Lading After It's Issued: A Complete Guide

A bill of lading error doesn't have to mean a stuck shipment, but fixing one after issuance means navigating carrier fees, indemnity letters, and a hard deadline that gets worse once the vessel sails. Here's exactly how the amendment process works and what it costs.

Holo Cargo Operations·Sep 10, 2026·7 min

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