Answers to freight and shipping questions

Most shipping information online is either a sales page or written for people who already work in the industry. Cargo Basics is for importers and small business owners who just need the answer. Every article starts with the answer, uses real numbers, and lists its sources.

Articles

• What documents are needed for customs clearance in Malaysia?
• How do I calculate demurrage charges on a container?
• What is the difference between demurrage and detention?
• How do I make sure my China freight quote has no hidden charges?

Who writes this

I’m Afzal Jamil, an SEO specialist based in Malaysia. I built Cargo Basics to answer freight questions clearly and to study how AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews choose their sources. Read more about me and this site, or find me on LinkedIn.