Shipping and Freight Resource turns 5

October 15, 2013

Once upon a time I was sitting all by my lonely self wondering

How I could contribute to the shipping and freight industry
How I could do something that would fuel my second passion – educating
How I could help newcomers to the shipping industry understand a bit more about the processes and procedures
How I could share some of my experiences and knowledge with others and
How I could engage other like minded people in the industry in active and useful discussions that will help others………………………………

then it hit me like a ton of ships..!! Why not start a blog about Shipping and Freight..!!

The thought progressed into action and half a decade (makes it sound like a long time when i say it like that) on, here we are, the Shipping and Freight Resource is going strong, doing well, encouraging discussions, helping new comers, attracting and answering questions..

It has been a pleasurable, worthy and fulfilling 5 years of blogging and I look forward to more discussions and interactions going forward..

This blog endeavors to spread awareness of what goes into moving 90% of the worlds trade by sea around the world and the various processes, documentation and procedures involved therein..

Looking back, in the last 5 years, this blog :

Has been visited by more than 1.30 million visitors from all over the world
Has tweeted more than 2,300 messages
Has published 259 articles of interest relating to the shipping and freight industry
Has been listed in the International Maritime Organisation website as an Educational Resource
Has assisted in providing solutions to several problems raised by the readers from around the world via comments on the articles and the question form (some of them with the help of industry experts)
Has initiated several thought provoking discussions regarding various legal and practical issues surrounding the industry and its processes

All this wouldn’t have been possible without YOU the readers of this blog.. For this opportunity and experience thus far, I THANK YOU..

You have subscribed to the blog, commented on the articles, asked questions, answered questions, shared and spread the word about this blog.. Without this active interest from YOU the readers, I wouldn’t have the motivation to carry on writing from my happy corner..

I invite like minded people from the Shipping and Freight industry to contribute any own articles, join the discussions and share your knowledge and experience in the industry with everyone.. Drop me a note with any article or topic that you would like to share with others and if suitable, I will publish it in your name.. Easy as chalk..

Together we can educate more people around the world and raise awareness about our wonderful industry and the role that we play in the global arena..

This blog is available on below social media, so feel free to communicate, follow, contribute and be in touch whichever way possible..

Please use the hashtags #shippingandfreight and #shippingeducation if you are tweeting about this site or re-tweeting any of the articles..

UPDATE 30.10.2013 : Had a sweet surprise from the family when i went home – a cake with the blog header on it.. Wow, that was very thoughtful and sweet.. Love my family..

Htet Ko Zin February 28, 2017 At 12:00 PM

Hello Sir, This is a very valuable blog for all the people who are interested in this industry. I find myself just in four months time by reading the blog to have learned a lot about shipping and freight knowledge which will take one the whole life. Your sense of sharing your knowledge is really amazing to me who is thirsty for freight knowledge. I hope one day I will have a chance to meet my teacher (you) in person.

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- Hariesh Manaadiar February 28, 2017 At 1:59 PM
  
  Thank you Htet.. 🙂
Lakshmi December 31, 2013 At 1:29 PM

Hello Hareish, must say this is a very very useful blog for people in the freight industry, particularly with such active members! Appreciate your initiative and am sure this blog is here to stay for many many decades to come!! Happy 2014 Everyone!!

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- Hariesh Manaadiar December 31, 2013 At 10:49 PM
  
  Thanks for the kind words Lakshmi.. 🙂
Clive A October 31, 2013 At 11:37 AM

Hi Hariesh
Well done indeed !
It is really good to know that the outcome of your intentions are so well received and enjoyed .
From a long time Shipping person I share your sentiments and commitment .
I am a firm believer that
THE FINE ART OF KNOWLEDGE IS NOT JUST ACQUIRING IT BUT SHARING IT
Best wishes
CA

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 31, 2013 At 1:33 PM
  
  Clive, i thank you for your kind words and support..
Hariesh Manaadiar October 19, 2013 At 12:17 AM

Hi Mirambika, regret i don’t have much knowledge of the export packaging business specifically and dont wish to misguide you.. Maybe someone else in this forum could assist..

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H.S. Premkumar October 18, 2013 At 2:42 AM

Congrats Hariesh! Wish you many more years of successful blogging ..I teach in a college and share some of your topics with the students.

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 18, 2013 At 8:11 AM
  
  Thanks Prem, pls encourage your students to subscribe to the site so that they can get free updates..
Rishi Desai October 16, 2013 At 9:28 AM

Many Many Congratulations on successfully completing 5 years !!!
It is just like a guide for a beginner like me. We encourage you to write more and share some of your experiences in this industry. I wish soon you will reach 2 million mark.
Wish you all the very best.

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 31, 2013 At 1:45 PM
  
  Thanks Rishi & Ms.Rookie, that is the aim of this blog – to nurture newcomers and help them understand what can sometimes be complicated situations in shipping.. Please spread the word to like minded new comers and also keep asking questions however small..
Ms. Rookie October 16, 2013 At 12:28 AM

Thank You- Gracias …Congrats On 5 ++++++++ years.
From: A Total Rookie

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Yunus Mohamed October 15, 2013 At 2:50 PM

Well done Hariesh, you have done an exceptional job over the years , “keep sailing with the wind””

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 15, 2013 At 7:25 PM
  
  Thank you Yunus for being one of the good supporters and readers in SA..
Prashant Roy October 15, 2013 At 1:47 PM

Dear Hariesh,

5 years !

Great going and wishing you many many more years(50 at least) of sharing, educating, discussing, debating the happenings in the world of marine Goods transportation.

Running a blog is an thankless job and needs total commitment from all angles.

I salute your dedication and thank you from all my heart in educating and instilling a sense of excitement in me. Thats how I feel each time, I log on.

Eagerly waiting for updates,

Regards and good wishes for a wonderful effort.

Prashant Roy

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 15, 2013 At 7:24 PM
  
  Dear Prashant, many thanks for thanking me for the thankless job 🙂 and the motivation.. Will surely carry on what I have started..
James October 15, 2013 At 9:20 AM

I’m a cargo liability underwriter and i love your blog as it acts as a nice reminder of issues and of the basics in the industry which can sometimes be overlooked. It also acts as a useful information provider as you cover a nice range of issues. Well done, thank you and here’s to another 5 years!!!!!

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 15, 2013 At 7:25 PM
  
  Hi James, thanks for the wishes and looking forward to some inputs from you regarding cargo liability at some stage.. Could use your expertise.. 🙂
shyny rajeev October 15, 2013 At 6:41 AM

wow ! 5 years of imparting shipping knowledge ! really commendable sir. this blog must have helped so many people in their shipping careers apart from stoking their passion for this industry. hats off to you & good luck for many many more years !!!!

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 15, 2013 At 9:00 AM
  
  Thank you for your warm wishes Shyny.. Appreciate it..
Elyse Eriksson October 15, 2013 At 5:22 AM

Great job! I teach exporting in the U.S. Your site is one of the best and most fun. Always reference it in my classes. Only thing that would be better is if I had found it sooner. Thanks.
Elyse Eriksson, creator of The Riddle of the Exporter

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- Hariesh Manaadiar October 15, 2013 At 9:02 AM
  
  Thank you Elyse, glad to be of help.. All the best for your workbook and training programs..