Mass container shortage has disrupted international supply chains and seen the cost of freight and shipping increase exponentially across all sectors.
While it may be easy to blame this single factor for an increase in freight cost, many more factors have contributed to the inflated prices we are currently seeing across the sector.
So what are some of the other reasons that prices can’t seem to slow down?
In one my previous articles, I explained the Difference between Demurrage and Detention..
After reading this, a few of my readers have asked me to explain the causes of demurrage and detention..
There are several reasons a container(s) can incur demurrage and/or detention or combined demurrage and detention.. Here are some of the major reasons..
It has been called many names – Equipment Control, Container Control, Logistics, Container Department – whatever you call it, it is one of the most dynamic departments within a shipping line or ship agency’s business..
This department is close to my heart as this was my first real job in a liner shipping environment my Alphabet blocks if you may..
What does this department do..??
“There is an urgent need for inter-governmental organisations, governments and industry stakeholders concerned with maritime trade and logistics to come together and accelerate the pace of digitalisation“..
This is the message from several industry bodies representing a range of shipping, port, cargo handling and ship operating organisations..
To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain ..
But once you are involved in the business or know about these businesses, you will very soon understand that these are very different industries with different workings, assets, architecture, requiring very different sets of qualifications, experience, expertise, knowledge and attitudes..
In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected..
So, you think you know about Shipping and Freight, huh..!! Well, who better to assess your shipping and freight knowledge than YOURSELF..!! Take this Shipping and Freight Quiz and find out for yourself..
This quiz has 20 questions relating to day to day shipping and freight matters and takes only 10 minutes to complete..
These quizzes are designed to help you :
So go ahead and take this quiz and see how you fare.. Good luck.. 🙂
Global trade keeps us connected with customers, consumers and industries around the world.. There are several modes of transport used in global trade – sea, air, land and rail..
Whichever mode of transport you use, even the most meticulously planned shipment can go awry either due to natural disasters or man-made errors..
Cargo damage is one such disaster that not only gives rise to product and financial losses, but could also affect the relationship between customers and their service providers..
Physical and wet damage could be caused due to lack of proper packaging to protect the cargo on its long voyage..
With current modern developments in sustainable packaging and shipping solutions, businesses have no excuse not to take the movement into consideration.
Making an effort to reduce your environmental impact will not only pay off in cost but will impress your consumers in our now rightly eco-centric society.
Technology has led to the creation of numerous types of sustainable packaging materials, to allow businesses from any industry to reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Here are some of the pressing reasons to incorporate sustainable packaging and shipping into your supply chain.
On June 23rd 2016, a 51.9% majority of British voters elected for their country to leave the European Union. This referendum started the nation along a two-year journey to part with the political and economic union encompassing the European continent.
As we draw nearer to the now-extended October 31st 2019 deadline, and with newly elected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s promise for “no deal Brexit”, it is more important than ever to take the time to fully understand the impact that Brexit could have on businesses.
Shippers are becoming increasingly active stakeholders in the logistics business, forcing carriers and forwarders to adapt. Portrix Logistic Software’s Global Head of Marketing, Christian Sørensenon, talks to Shipping and Freight Resource about the changing shipping landscape and provides tips for shippers and logistics companies to stay ahead of the curve.
A container seal is an integral part of a shipping container.. It is compulsory for every shipping container to have at least one seal before a shipping line allows the container to be shipped..
Container seals may come in many shapes and forms from embossed lead wire seals to plastic and metal strip seals to plastic and metal bullet seals to padlocks, all of which have been used by customers to safeguard the precious cargo that is shipped in containers..
Depending on the shipping line or the exporter and the level of safeguard required, containers may be sealed with any of the above combination of seals..
It is imperative that a seal be present on the shipping container and that it is put in the right place..
But what would be the right place and how many seals can I put on a shipping container..?? Learn all about it here..
Is shipping and freight active in Social Media.. Which social media do you use to follow shipping and freight industry related matters..??
The Shipping and Maritime Industry is constantly innovating in order to cater to the requirements of Joe Public..
Read this article and you will see why..
This article is based on a question from a reader about how long original bills of lading must be stored after completion of the shipment..
