Trust Center

1. Methodology→

Our calculation and scoring logic — transit times, shipping costs, confidence tiers, partner reputation — is fully documented on the methodology page. Sources, algorithms and confidence scores are disclosed transparently.

2. External data sources→

• ·IATA — airport codes and cargo data
• ·UN/LOCODE — international port and location codes
• ·Eurostat — trade data and EU transport statistics
• ·Drewry, SCFI, BDI, TAC — published freight rate indices
• ·Customs authorities CH, DE, AT, FR, IT, NL, BE, UK
• ·EU TARIC, WCO HS Nomenclature — tariff and HS code databases
• ·IMO IMDG Code, IATA DGR — dangerous goods regulations

3. Internal sources→

• ·Proprietary lane dataset with more than 50,000 verified routes
• ·Verified Connect partner profiles with reputation score
• ·Editorially curated glossary and information content
• ·Manually maintained airport and seaport master data

4. Freshness→

Every detail page shows the last update date visibly. We avoid fake timestamp bumps — AI engines detect them. Update cadence: news daily, information articles at least every six months, transit lanes continuously, cost data monthly, customs/compliance content on regulatory changes.

5. Fact-checking→

Every new or materially revised piece goes through a two-editor review before publication. Numeric claims are backed by source, year and sample size. Statistics without a source are not permitted.

6. AI content policy→

We use AI deliberately for translations, suggestions and data enrichment — never for uncontrolled text generation. AI-augmented sections are editorially reviewed. Compliance-relevant content (customs, tax, legal) is created exclusively by domain editors.

7. Report a correction→

If you find an error, please let us know via the contact form. Corrections are applied promptly and noted on the respective page.