Mini shipping containers, including the 6ft, 8ft, and 10ft varieties, may be uncommon in the container market, but they offer a range of unique advantages and versatile applications. Whether you’re dealing with limited storage space, specialized shipping needs, or looking for cost-effective solutions, these compact containers can be the perfect fit. In this blog, we’ll…
The Ocean Alliance, the largest ocean freight shipping alliance comprising leading carriers, has extended its agreement by five years, reinforcing its commitment to partnership and collaboration. On February 27th, the CEOs of carriers like COSCO Shipping, OOCL, CMA CGM, and Evergreen met in Shanghai to sign a MOU agreeing to extend the OCEAN Alliance until…
Digitalization has become the driving force revolutionizing the ocean freight shipping industry, ushering in a new era of efficiency and safety for cargo and cargo handlers alike. In this blog, we delve into the myriad benefits of the digitalization of logistics, shedding light on the key factors that unlock a realm of possibilities for all…
The international logistics networks encompass numerous critical elements such as speedy cargo movement, efficiency, documentation, and supply chain digitization. Among these aspects, one definitely stands out as outdated: paperwork. Engaging in repetitive tasks like signing bills, manually sending quotations and invoices, inputting data into documents, and paperwork demands meticulous attention to detail. Even the tiniest…
The use of intermodal containers has brought about a significant transformation in the transportation and logistics sector. The intermodal containers are different from other shipping containers since they are generally used in a range of transportation modes. These kinds of containers are deemed ideal for long-distance transportation and can minimize fuel expenditure by saving up…
The peak summer season in 2022 will possibly be a chaotic one for the container shipping industry. The peak sea freight shipping season usually occurs in the 3rd quarter of every year. During this time, the retailers start stocking up their inventories to cope with the rising demand before the holiday season in the year-end….
A container ship with tonnes of chemicals has started sinking off the Sri Lankan coast. Already heaps of plastic pellets have polluted the fishing waters in Sri Lanka and the authorities are viewing this as one of the country’s most appalling marine disasters. Keep reading today’s blog to find out a detailed report about the…
The Suez Canal of Egypt that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean allows for direct shipping between Europe and Asia. In the absence of this canal the ships would have required to go all the way round the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, resulting in a much longer voyage time. The world saw…