most famous seaports worldwide
Port of Shanghai, China: With over 35 million tons of cargo throughput, the Port of Shanghai is the largest seaport globally. Located in the East China Sea, it is recognized as a major international trade and export hub for China. 2. Port of Singapore: Situated on the island of Singapore in Southeast Asia, the Port […]
Tracking and Monitoring of Maritime Cargo
Tracking and monitoring of maritime cargo play a vital role in ensuring transparency, security, and efficient logistics operations. Here is a brief overview of the topic: Global Container Tracking Systems: Discuss the use of advanced tracking systems, such as GPS (Global Positioning System) and AIS (Automatic Identification System), to monitor the location, movement, and status […]
Stages of Maritime Container Transportation
1. Booking: The initial stage where the shipper or freight forwarder reserves space on a vessel to transport the containerized cargo. 2. Container Packing: The process of properly packing the cargo into containers, ensuring it is secured and protected for the duration of the journey. 3. Origin Haulage: The transportation of containers from the shipper's […]
Going Green: How electronic air waybills are boosting sustainable logistics
In a recent shift toward sustainable logistics, companies are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize environmental impact. One major innovation in the airfreight industry is the use of electronic air waybills (eAWB), which are fast becoming the preferred option for air cargo shipping. While the airfreight industry is a major contributor to […]
Fear of catastrophic shipping accidents rises despite safety gains
The Pablo, a 26-year-old tanker engaged in the sanctioned “shadow” crude trades, exploded off the coast of Malaysia in early May, killing three crew. There are a lot of ships out there like the Pablo. Older tankers that would normally be scrapped are now earning top dollar carrying crude and diesel for Russia. By some […]
Tips for Shippers & Freight Forwarders on How to Prepare Cargo for Air Transport
Every day 140,000 tonnes of cargo are shipped by air worldwide with a value of $18.6 Billion. The massive amounts of cargo shipments require shippers and freight forwarders to have a deep understanding of the standard practices and regulations regarding the process for air cargo handling. Preparing cargo for shipment is a multi-step process that, […]
What Types of Cargo are Transported by Air?
Air cargo transports over US $6 trillion worth of goods annually, accounting for approximately 35% of world trade by value; during the COVID-19 pandemic, air cargo represented one-third of airlines’ revenue. Recently, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released July 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo is tracking at near […]
Brokers, forwarders adjust course as market softens
Descartes survey shows 70% still operating at 3% or better profit margin A decline in freight volumes, geopolitical concerns and cost inflation were top of mind for customs brokers and freight forwarders, according to Descartes’ eighth annual benchmark survey. Of the 272 participants polled by the supply chain software-as-a-service provider, most noted that while overall […]
How LNG shipping kept Europe’s wartime energy supply secure
A year ago, an armada of ships came to Europe’s aid, bringing U.S.-produced liquefied natural gas to replace Russian pipeline gas supplies lost in the wake of the war. The outlook for the coming winter was dire despite the surge of American LNG cargoes — then it grew even worse. A fire and explosion took […]
Limitations for shipping dangerous goods
While some dangerous goods are too dangerous for transport by air except under very detailed allowance by the civil aviation authority, many can only be transported on cargo-only aircraft, and others can be transported on both cargo and passenger aircraft. No matter which type of aircraft the dangerous goods are shipped on, there are always […]
