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SMGS and CIM waybills, the Rail Baltica shift — the specifics of rail freight documentation in the Baltic region.
Rail · · 2 min read
Rail Baltica and SMGS/CIM documentation: what's changing, when, and why it matters already
Rail Baltica — 870 km of new European-standard rail from Tallinn to Poland. Where construction actually stands, why it matters for SMGS/CIM documentation, and what it means for a forwarder now, not on paper.
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Rail · · 2 min read
SMGS and CIM waybills: why Baltic forwarders need to understand both
The Baltic region is the only place in Europe where a rail forwarder has to manage two different gauge and documentation standards at once. Why it's costly, and how to work with it.
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Rail · · 6 min read
Wagon demurrage: how the hours are calculated and where errors arise
Demurrage is calculated hourly from the wagon's placement. Every hour begun is billed in full, and the rate can double.
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Rail · · 5 min read
When the demurrage clock stops: weekends, holidays, and customs procedures
Wagon demurrage is typically not counted on weekends and holidays, and the clock stops during customs inspections.
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Rail · · 4 min read
Surcharge codes in the CIM consignment note: how to identify what you're paying for
In the CIM consignment note, surcharges are marked with international codes. How they help separate demurrage from other charges.
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