Logistics & shipping
Golden Week in China: How logistics comes to a standstill
Golden Week is a national holiday in China that lasts for seven days. It is typically celebrated from October 1-7 and is a time for Chinese citizens to travel and visit family. This holiday can have a significant impact on logistics due to the increased demand for travel both within China and internationally. What is the Chinese Golden Week? As one of the world’s biggest and most important markets, China faces huge pressure on its logistical infrastructures to maintain a certain level of productivity and efficiency to keep the global supply chain oiled, running, and stable.
3 Critical Tips to reduce cost when transporting heavy loads
Ocean freight is the best way to ship heavy or oversized cargo, thanks to the large carrying capacity of shipping vessels. Different shipping containers in various sizes can accommodate oversized ocean freight cargo. The smallest container is 20 feet in height, and the largest that can be offered is 45 feet. If you are shipping heavy and oversized cargo by sea, we recommend full container load (FCL) shipping to maximize your costs.
The History of the Panama Canal
If you have ever passed through or witnessed the Panama Canal, you probably know how marvelous it is in terms of scenery and size. But if you dive deeper into its history, you’ll realize that there’s more to it than just appearance. The Panama Canal is considered a marvel in engineering and has decades of stories worth telling. In this article, we dive deep into the history of the Panama Canal, answer why Panama Canal is so important, and the mark it makes in today’s society.
The importance of proper packaging in an ocean freight shipment
From machinery and pharmaceutical equipment to bulk goods and personal effects, thousands of cargo is being transported every day across the globe. Whether you’re a first time shipper or looking to relocate to a new country with your household goods, you will want to make sure your shipment arrives in good condition. And that means having adequate packaging to prevent damages while considering external factors such as conditions that your shipment may be exposed to and the amount of handling involved.
Importing from China: FOB, CIF, or EXW Incoterm?
FOB, CIF, or EXW? The Incoterm you choose for your import from China can greatly affect your overall cost. But strangely, it’s seldom the focus of your import campaign. Most importers tend to place higher priority on obtaining the lowest sale price possible while overlooking other details. This may end up being a very costly mistake. Given their direct impact on import costs, it’s time we start giving Incoterms a closer look.
5 factors that affect container shipping rates
With shipping representing 90% of world trade, it’s safe to say that the ocean freight industry is key to sustaining the modern economy. And the biggest contributors are the thousands and millions of companies that import and export merchandise in shipping containers to and from every corner of the world. With shipping so closely tied to the economy, even the slightest changes in the markets can have profound impacts international trade relations, demand, and supply.
5 Main Reasons Your Cargo Is Delayed
It can be horribly frustrating when your shipment is late. Estimated transit time is supposed to be as precise as possible so that the parts involved know when to expect the delivery and when to arrange a pickup. However, things can go wrong, and, unfortunately, shipping delays can occur. Customers may end up pushing you for a due date, and you end up being held responsible for the delay. Even in some situations, they may arrive with damage, faults, or incorrect parts.
United Arab Emirates´ major exports and imports
The United Arab Emirate is a melting pot of various interesting economic activities from tourism to oil production and plenty of other services in between. This country was once, not so very long ago, considered a backwater by many who have now become key allies in trade and commerce with them. The secret to the UAE’s success in the region and globally has been diversification in their economic endeavors so that they are not wholly reliant on just one aspect of their natural endowments.
Shipping to United Arab Emirates from USA: 5 Tips to Know
The UAE is a major trading partner with the USA in the Middle East region because of its history of stability and economic development. The trade between the two countries has been lucrative with exports from the US to the United Arab Emirates reaching over 22 billion. As trusting trading partners the two countries have found themselves also taking other partnership steps in military support and infrastructure growth in the region.
Shipping to Saudi Arabia from USA: 5 Tips to Know
In 2018, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was the 28th biggest export destination for the United States with $22.4 billion in goods and services. According to the United States Trade Representative Office, the Saudis were the US’s 22nd largest trading partner in 2018 and the Department of Commerce says that exportation of goods and services to Saudi Arabia supports over 160 thousand jobs. The top exports to the Saudi Arabian market from the US include vehicles, machinery and equipment, weapons and ammunition and foodstuff.
