Shipping from Hong Kong to Canada in 2025? This guide breaks down the latest costs, transit times, and options—from air freight and express couriers to full container and less-than-container loads. Learn how to choose the best mode for your budget, speed, and shipping needs.
Saving on Shipping for Your Canadian Small Business
Shipping in Canada can feel like solving a puzzle of zones, carriers, and costs. For small businesses, the key isn’t just finding the cheapest option but learning how to navigate Canada’s unique shipping challenges strategically. With the right approach, you can save money, delight customers, and strengthen your bottom line.
FCA Incoterms® 2020 Guide: Definition, Obligations & Risk Transfer
Incoterms FCA – Free Carrier is the most used of the 11 Incoterms 2020. According to data provided by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), FCA represents approximately 30% of foreign trade operations, followed by CIF (22%) and FOB (20%), which are the Incoterms that have traditionally been used in the recent past.
In this guide we are going to explain all you need to know about this incoterm comprehensively.
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.
The use of data analytics in optimizing ship operations and logistics
The shipping industry is a complex web of intricate supply chains, transporting goods and cargo across vast distances with ever-changing routes and schedules. At the heart of this industry lies a pressing need for companies to optimize their operations, improve customer service, and reduce costs.
Canadian Coast Guard Reports Oil Spill from Container Ship Europe
The Canadian Coast Guard has reported an oil spill from the container ship, Europe, owned by the Greek company, Danaos Corporation