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Cargo aircraft parked on an airport apron at night with its cargo door open

Guides · October 15, 2026 · 7 min read

What Is a Bill of Lading and an Air Waybill, and How to Track Your Cargo

What a bill of lading and an air waybill are, master vs house documents, how to read BL, container and AWB numbers, and how to track your shipment step by step.

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Container terminal lit up at night, with ship-to-shore cranes and stacked containers on the quay

Trade · October 12, 2026

Incoterms 2020: Which Rule to Choose and Who Bears the Risk

A practical guide to the 11 Incoterms 2020 rules for trade with Colombia: where risk passes, who pays freight and insurance, and mistakes with FOB, EXW and DDP.

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Container ship sailing on the open sea at sunset

Ocean freight · October 8, 2026

FCL vs LCL: full container or consolidated cargo?

FCL vs LCL ocean freight explained: how each is priced, transit and handling differences, risks, container sizes, and how to decide which suits your shipment.

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Imports · October 5, 2026

Shipping from China to Colombia: a step-by-step guide

How to ship goods from China to Colombia: supplier checks, Incoterms, sea or air freight, documents, Colombian customs clearance, import duties and 19% VAT.

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