With more than 333 reliable freight forwarding agents in over 136 countries, The Cooperative Logistics Network is one of the leading freight forwarding networks of our time. As a network of reliable forwarders, The Coop has better resources in terms of size and greater outreach than some of the largest multinationals. Most importantly, The Cooperative…
In the transportation and logistics industry, it is not always easy to find a reliable and reputable freight forwarding company that will transport your cargo safely, timely, and at an affordable cost. Moreover, the abundance of independent freight forwarders makes the selection process all the more confusing. Choosing the right logistics partner for your business…
A Bill of Lading aka B/L, BoL, and Waybill is the most important paperwork you, as an independent freight forwarder, need to handle for any international movement of goods. No matter the kind of cargo you are moving or the mode of transportation, you will need the Bill of Lading. It can be defined as…
Freight forwarders who regularly send out sea freight shipments are surely aware of the much-dreaded demurrage and detention charges. Demurrage and detention fees were introduced as compensation to the equipment and container owners for the use of their warehouses, container yards, freight stations and containers. These fees act as an incentive for the shipping companies…
The stevedores at the Port of Lisbon and the Port of Setubal have extended their call for strike which has been continuing since 9th of March to protest over issues related to docked pay. The purpose of the strike which has been going on intermittently since February 2020 is to force the authorities to intervene…