Whether you’re moving cargo by sea, air, or land freight, the choice of shipping container plays a crucial role in the transportation process. While selecting a container may initially seem straightforward, there are several considerations you need to take into account to ensure it meets your specific requirements. Shipping containers come in various sizes and…
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The Red Sea Shipping Crisis: A Comprehensive Guide for Ocean Freight Forwarders
Since November, Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has been targeting vessels passing through the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. This strait is a 20-mile (32km) wide channel that separates northeast Africa from Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula. The Strait of Bab al-Mandab is a critical maritime chokepoint, and any disruptions in this area can have significant implications…
Direct shipment vs transshipment in the ocean freight shipping
In ocean freight shipping, people are often faced with two distinct choices- direct shipping and transshipment. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and it’s essential to understand them to choose the best option for your business needs. In today’s article, we are going to discuss the benefits of direct shipping and transshipment in ocean…
Freight rate outlook for 2023
The transportation and logistics sector went on a bumpy ride in the last couple of years because of the rising rates, overstretched capacity, equipment and labour shortage, rising fuel prices and several other factors. This year can offer some respite when it comes to the freight rates because of the falling demand for goods. Nevertheless,…
Current trends in the sea freight sector: the implications of the drop in ocean freight rates
The sea freight industry is presently undergoing a drop in ocean freight rates because of a fall in consumer demand. Although this had been predicted a while back by maritime experts, the rate of fall is much steeper than previously anticipated. In fact, the logistics companies have reported a drop in ocean freight orders by…
Advantages of short sea shipping in the container shipping industry
Short sea shipping can be a convenient way for independent freight forwarders to cope with the ongoing port congestion in Europe, the US, and elsewhere. It is a useful and competent way to move cargo within the intra-regional supply chain. Additionally, short sea shipping is an economic and environmentally friendly way for independent freight forwarders…
How the ports are helping China to lead the global container shipping industry
Years of economic development have allowed China to come up as one of the pioneers in the international container shipping industry. A well-connected network of ports has yielded several economic advantages for China. It has given Beijing greater control over the global maritime trade in general. The authorities in China are presently boosting the connectivity…
Disappearing cargo ships in China and how it might affect the container shipping industry
One of the latest concerns of the global container shipping industry is the problem of disappearing Chinese ships. Although it might sound odd, several vessels in Chinese seas recently disappeared from the tracking systems. This has been happening since the Chinese government introduced a new data law. Keep reading today’s blog to learn about the…