The fun of the holiday season always has an undercurrent of underlying panic about scheduling. It is a hectic time … Read More
Cyclone Closes One of World’s Busiest Ports, Can be Deadly and Disruptive to the Industry
Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best China’s Yantian port in Shenzhen suspended pick-up and drop-off of containers … Read More
Cargo Insurance: What is it and why do I need it?
The shipping industry needs to consider the management of cargo insurance costs. This requires a thorough understanding of how freight … Read More
Port Congestion Surcharge, is it the New Norm?
Port congestion is leading to delays and in some cases a surcharge. This article explores the implications of the port … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents
When you ship any goods across the world, you’ll be dealing with a lot of paperwork. While you don’t want … Read More
Yantian Port Congestion: How Can Shippers Navigate Another Major Supply Chain Disruption?
The congestion at Yantian port in China is giving industry experts headaches. One of the main issues arising out of … Read More
Has Covid Increased the Rate of Abandoned Cargo and how you should Prevent it?
One of the remarkable, negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the alarming number of abandoned cargo cases. Global activities … Read More
How To Guard Against Cargo Theft During The Holidays
The holidays are with us and there is a new report out warning shippers and drivers to guard against cargo … Read More
Duty drawback: Why, and why now?
The duty drawback was established in 1789 to provide an incentive for innovation and manufacturing in the USA. The program … Read More
