On 25th September, the world celebrated International Maritime Day, a moment to reflect on the backbone of global trade: the shipping industry. This year, the focus goes beyond acknowledging the industry’s role; it’s about recognizing the urgent call to reduce carbon emissions. At the heart of this transition are the IMO 2030 targets, which aim…
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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…