COB is intermodal freight transport where shipping containers are stacked on barges and towed across waterways. It offers an alternative to trucks and rail, especially for moving goods between seaports and inland destinations. In this guide, we explore its use in major ports with strong waterway connections.
Door-to-Door Shipping: The Complete Guide for Hassle-Free Deliveries
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know on how to get your stuff where it needs to go, stress-free.
Container Port Congestion: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Imagine ordering something online, only to find it’s delayed for weeks. The culprit? Port congestion—where ships queue offshore, containers pile up, and deliveries stall. This global trade traffic jam stems from rising demand, outdated infrastructure, labor shortages, and weather disruptions. But there’s hope: businesses are responding with smarter logistics, alternative routes, and technology to keep supply chains flowing.
How to Track Your Shipment if You Don’t Know the Carrier
When you’re dealing with ocean container shipments, tracking can be a headache. And if you don’t know the carrier, it can feel like a guessing game. But fear not! There is a solution to this tracking mystery
How to Choose the Best Mode of Transportation for Your Shipment
If you are an importer/exporter, freight forwarder or shipping expert, you can simply imagine this situation: You’ve spent weeks carefully crafting your products, ensuring they’re of the highest quality. You’re ready to ship them off to your customers, but wait! Have you considered the mode of transportation you’re using to get your products to their destination? This is the thing you should consider!
General cargo ship sinks off Japan’s coast
Two seafarers have been reported dead and nine remain missing after the general cargo ship Jin Tian sank off the coast of Japan on January 25.
The ship, which had a carrying capacity of 9,784 tonnes DWT, sank in the East China Sea, approximately 75 nautical miles south of Jeju Island, South Korea.
How to Properly Label and Pack Your Shipments
To ensure a safe and successful shipment, it’s important to become familiar with government regulations towards shipping. Common labeling requirements include the name and address of sender and receiver, a barcode, hazard warnings, tracking information, and signature requirements. Make sure you follow all applicable rules to avoid problems with customs or delays in transit.
The Dipping Cost of Shipping
Shipping costs have fallen dramatically in the past year, with some routes approaching pre-pandemic levels. Freightos’ data reveals that the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) – a benchmark for global freight rates – has dropped by 80% since late 2021, signalling the end of a two-year boom period for shippers.
10 Most Common Causes of Shipping Delays and How to Avoid Them
In this blog post, we’ll explore the most common causes of shipping delays and provide tips on how to avoid them. We’ll also introduce you to Visiwise, a platform that can help you stay on top of your shipments and minimize the risk of shipping delays. Let’s get started!
Maersk to integrate Hamburg Süd and Sealand
Maersk, one of the world’s leading shipping companies, has announced its plans to integrate its brands, Sealand and Hamburg Süd, under the Maersk name
The Benefits of Using a Freight Forwarder for Your International Shipments
A freight forwarder is like a conductor of an orchestra, orchestrating the transportation of goods from point A to point B, and everything in between
Understanding the Incoterms used in international trade
In today’s global economy, international trade has become more prevalent than ever before. With the rise of cross-border commerce, it’s important to understand the various rules and guidelines that govern these transactions. That’s where Incoterms come in. Developed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Incoterms provide a universal set of rules and guidelines that help facilitate trade by providing a common language for buyers and sellers to set the terms of their trades.