The poor state of things at Nigerian ports
Things at Nigeria’s seaports are not looking too good. According to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), of the country’s six seaports, only the Lagos Ports are operating at ‘full’ capacity. Nigeria’s…
Shipping and logistics trends for 2019
Every year, the shipping industry goes through various shipping and logistic trends based on a series of shifts in the market that then shape the industry for the next year- and this year is no different.…
The ABCs of creating accurate export documents
Creating accurate export documents is one of the most paramount things that an exporter can do. As a matter of fact, record keeping is one of the most important tasks that exporters have. Not only does…
Is the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) really working as effectively as it should?
The launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marked one of the greatest milestones towards the success of Kenya’s Vision 2030. The Standard Gauge Railway was supposed to be a game-changer. But things…
Choosing a career as a truck driver? Here is a look at the day in the life of a truck driver
If you are interested in exploring a career as a truck driver, then you might be curious to know what a day as a trucker looks like. Deciding to pursue a career as a truck driver is more like a lifestyle…
The most common types of truck driving jobs that you can apply for
Trucks come in all shapes and sizes—and so do the truck driving jobs. So you are a prospective or interested driver and you want to start earning a living as a truck driver. But which truck…
Types of sea transport vessels used in ocean freight
Sea transport is a dynamic industry. Sea transport accounts for about 90% of global trade. Due to the size or volume of some cargo, sometimes it is economically unviable to move consignments by any other…
Top signs that changing your freight forwarder is necessary
If you have built a relationship with your freight forwarder, changing your freight forwarder may seem like an unnecessary challenge to take on. Maintaining a good relationship with your freight forwarder…