Loading a shipping container- How it is done (PART 1)
The process of loading a shipping container is long and tedious but it has to be done right every single time to avoid costly accidents. For every reliable freight forwarder,…
The complex nature of shipping pharmaceuticals
In the wide range of services offered by the shipping industry, shipping pharmaceuticals is one of the most sensitive tasks for freight forwarders to deal with. Pharmaceuticals are extremely delicate and…
How to pick a Freight forwarder for shipping pharmaceuticals
All businesses that require shipping services need their shipments to be transported safely and smoothly. This means ensuring that nothing is damaged, lost, late and that there are no unexpected surprises.…
Maritime piracy and the most affected regions in the world
The danger of maritime piracy has become extremely real in the past few years. The plague of maritime pirates has become so real that it has even inspired the creation of Hollywood dramas and movies such…
Common misconceptions about ocean freight
Have you come across any common misconceptions about ocean freight? Shipping, which refers to the carriage of goods by water, has played a noteworthy role in the expansion and progress of human society…
Global shipping is about to be carbon-free
A cargo ship releasing CO2 emissions (Photo courtesy of www.mfame.guru) The supply chain in the logistics industry has always been plagued by green issues. Although international shipping is already…
Mistakes that can cost you dearly when importing and exporting
International trade is anything but easy. If importing and exporting were easy, there would be more individuals doing it; but it is still a very lucrative venture for anyone willing to do the work and…
Freight forwarder and a customs broker: are there any differences?
The global supply chain is an extremely complex network that requires the involvement of so many parties for everything to work smoothly and efficiently. In the shipping game, clearing agents and freight…