by Ekrem Duman | Jul 17, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRA BRIDGE POINT is an inland collection or transfer point, while a BRIDGE PORT is a port used to gather, containerise or relay cargo before the main sea movement. Procurement should specify the gateway role, custody, equipment, customs status, appointment and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 17, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRBILLED WEIGHT is the weight used to calculate a freight charge and may differ from scale weight because of dimensional or tariff rules. Procurement should define the measurement basis, evidence, rounding, unit conversion and dispute path before approving a rate...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 17, 2026 | Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Procurement
⚡ TL;DRCIF&C, CIF&E and CIFCI are legacy extensions of cost, insurance and freight wording. They are not substitutes for selecting a current Incoterms rule. Procurement should identify the extra commission, exchange, collection or interest assumption and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 17, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRA COMBINATION RATE combines two or more pricing factors or transport legs into one charge. Procurement should preserve the underlying legs, units, currencies, service assumptions and change triggers so a single through rate remains auditable. Key TakeawaysSplit...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 17, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRBUNKERS are marine fuel and BUNKER CHARGE is the fuel adjustment or surcharge associated with the voyage. Procurement must align fuel grade, quantity, quality, sulphur limits, route, sampling, bunker delivery note, payment, off-spec response and liability...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 17, 2026 | Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Procurement
⚡ TL;DRAlternative rates can create useful choices by route, mode, equipment or service; arbitrary charges are uncontrolled additions that undermine comparability. Procurement should define the rate basis, exception trigger, approval, evidence, validity and invoice...
