How the Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) Impacts Shipping Costs from Malaysia?
How the Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) Impacts Shipping Costs from Malaysia? You may not be familiar with the currency adjustment factor (CAF), but as an exporter, you’ve undoubtedly paid the price for its fluctuations. From increased freight rates caused by detours around the Red Sea, to the impact of US-China tariffs, to volatile exchange rates, […]
How Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Affects Shipping Costs?
How Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Affects Shipping Costs? In recent years, international oil prices have fluctuated dramatically, leading shipping companies to frequently adjust their bunker adjustment fees (BAF). By October 2025, Brent crude oil prices were approaching $80 per barrel, driving up shipping fuel costs. Many exporters and importers, upon receiving their bills, were puzzled […]
What is PSS (Peak Season Surcharge)?
What is PSS (Peak Season Surcharge)? Have you noticed your ocean freight rates spiking unexpectedly? As the 2025 peak season hits full swing—with Double 11 and Christmas shipments piling up—Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) is turning routine exports into costly headaches. Suddenly, that standard container from Malaysia to the US or Europe costs hundreds more per […]
What Is DDP Shipping? – Delivery Duty Paid
What Is DDP Shipping? – Delivery Duty Paid Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping is a buyer-friendly Incoterms® rule that transfers all risks and costs to the seller until the goods reach the buyer’s designated destination. For Malaysian exporters, this means hassle-free door-to-door delivery for customers—covering export customs clearance, freight, import duties, taxes, and final handover […]
How to Beat the 2025 Ocean GRI (General Rate Increase)
How to Beat the 2025 Ocean GRI (General Rate Increase) ? In this turbulent 2025 global supply chain landscape, General Rate Increases (GRIs) in sea freight have become a unwelcome routine for Malaysia freight forwarders and exporters. Picture this: You’ve just locked in a major shipment from Port Klang to North America, only to get […]
What is CFR
What is CFR? A Complete Guide to Cost and Freight in International Shipping In international trade, the term CFR (Cost and Freight) frequently appears in contracts — yet many new exporters and importers still find it confusing. As a professional freight forwarder based in Malaysia, TNSLOG SERVICES SDN BHD has handled countless CFR-based shipments across […]
What is CIF? Cost, Insurance & Freight Shipping
What is CIF? Cost, Insurance and Freight Shipping CIF stands for Cost, Insurance, and Freight and is an Incoterm rule for international trade, meaning the seller is responsible for paying the costs of the goods, insurance, and freight to a specific port of destination. While the seller covers these costs, the risk of loss or […]
What Does FOB (Free on Board) Mean in Shipping?
What Does FOB (Free on Board) Mean in Shipping?. In international trade, selecting the appropriate trade terms (Incoterms) is crucial, and FOB (Free On Board, Free on Board) is one of the most commonly used, particularly for sea freight shipments. It defines the specific point at which responsibility and costs for the shipment transfer from […]
How Malaysian Businesses Maximize Global Trade with FTAs
$0 Tariff Advantage: How Malaysian Businesses Maximize Global Trade with FTAs. As a business owner or exporter in Malaysia, are you constantly plagued by high tariffs, lengthy customs clearance delays, and supply chain disruptions? These pain points not only erode profits but also put your products behind global competition. Fortunately, with the resumption of EU-Malaysia […]
How to use RCEP rules to reduce transportation costs?
How to use RCEP rules to reduce transportation costs? On January 1, 2022, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into effect, marking the launch of the world’s largest free trade agreement. Covering ASEAN’s 10 member states, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, RCEP encompasses approximately 30% of the global population and GDP. […]