EXW, FCA, FOB and DAP split cost, risk and customs duty differently. How to pick the right term for a China purchase, and which ones to stop using.
EXW vs FCA vs FOB vs DAP: Choosing Terms When Buying from China Read More »
Rail to Tehran, rail plus road, Trans-Caspian, sea, TIR. Five doors into Iran, what each one costs, and which rates moved this quarter.
Five Ways Cargo Reaches Iran, and What Moved This Quarter Read More »
Carrier-owned or shipper-owned changes who pays for detention, repairs and empty positioning. How we decide it before a Xi’an booking is confirmed.
SOC vs COC: Who Should Own the Container on the China-Europe Railway Express Read More »
With Hormuz closed, rail via Sarakhs is the working channel into Iran. November 2026 departures from five Chinese origins, with reference 40HQ rates.
China to Iran by Rail: What Is Actually Moving in November 2026 Read More »
Sea, TIR, rail and air into Iran, the transit each one really takes, and the four compliance checks that decide whether your container clears or sits.
China to Iran Freight: Four Corridors and the Compliance Behind Them Read More »
A China factory audit should produce decisions, not a photo album. What we check on site, which documents we demand first, and the red flags we act on.
The Photos Are Staged. The Paperwork Is Not. Read More »