PETROBULK BLOG
Notes from the desk.
Original writing on forwarding, chartering, bulk cargo and trade compliance — the questions our clients actually ask us.
FCL vs LCL: how to choose without paying twice
A practical rule of thumb for when a full container beats consolidation — and the hidden costs that flip the answer.
12 Jan 2026 6 min read
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CharteringVoyage, time and bareboat charters explained
Who pays for bunkers, who carries the delay risk, and which charter type fits a one-off parcel versus a programme.
26 Jan 2026 · 7 min read
Trade & ComplianceIncoterms 2020 for bulk cargo: the four that matter
FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP cover most bulk and energy trades. Here is where risk actually transfers and who insures what.
9 Feb 2026 · 6 min read- Freight Forwarding
Demurrage and detention: how importers lose money quietly
The difference between the two charges, the free-time clock, and the documentation habits that keep containers moving.
20 Feb 2026 · 5 min read - Dry Bulk
Dry bulk loading: what a shipper should check before the grabs start
Stowage factors, moisture limits and draft surveys — the pre-load checks that prevent a claim at discharge.
5 Mar 2026 · 7 min read - Trade & Compliance
Customs clearance in India: the document set that clears first time
The bill of entry, IEC, valuation and the classification decisions that decide whether your consignment moves or waits.
18 Mar 2026 · 6 min read 
Break BulkBreak bulk vs container: moving cargo that will not fit
Machinery, steel coils and project pieces need lift plans and lashing certificates, not just a booking.
2 Apr 2026 · 6 min read- Multimodal
Multimodal in India: when rail beats road on the inland leg
Dedicated freight corridors changed the maths on ICD movements. Here is how to read it for your lane.
16 Apr 2026 · 5 min read 
Trade & ComplianceMarine cargo insurance: reading the Institute Clauses properly
Clauses A, B and C are not tiers of service quality — they are different lists of named perils.
29 Apr 2026 · 6 min read- Warehousing
Bonded warehousing: deferring duty without losing control
How customs-bonded storage works, what it costs, and when it is worth the extra procedure.
12 May 2026 · 5 min read
