Security Best Practices & Awareness
Learn supply chain security best practices for Flexport partners, including CTPAT, AEO, and PIP program participation and how to keep cargo secure.
Guides and answers to help you ship smarter
Security Best Practices & Awareness
Learn supply chain security best practices for Flexport partners, including CTPAT, AEO, and PIP program participation and how to keep cargo secure.
Discover more help articles
What Are The Risks Of Not Purchasing Cargo Insurance?
Understand the risks of shipping without cargo insurance, including financial loss, breach of contract, and reputational damage.
Compliance Security Screening - FAQs for Clients
Answers to client FAQs about Flexport's annual compliance security questionnaire required for CTPAT, AEO, and Regulated Agent programs.
How to Load a Container
Best practices for loading an ocean container to prevent cargo damage, including stacking, dunnage, and securement under shipper's load, stow, and count.
What Is a Switch Bill of Lading?
Learn what a switch bill of lading is and how it's used in triangle trades to issue a bill of lading for each transaction.
The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate: What You Need to Know
Learn how the FMCSA Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate affects drayage and FTL trucking rates, capacity, and shipment scheduling.
The Basics of Quality Control (QC)
Learn the basics of quality control (QC) inspections for overseas manufacturing, how to get started, avoid pitfalls, and get the most from inspections.
Shipping Hazardous Materials and Other Dangerous Goods
Learn what you need to import hazardous materials and dangerous goods by air, ocean, or land, including shipper declarations, packing, and certification.