Executive Insights: CoLoadX CEO Fauad Shariff on giving shippers and forwarders what they really want
Cargo types and packing method in containers
Why is the containerised trade considered the most versatile among the shipping trades..?? Because of the sheer variety of cargo that is transported around the world in containers..
Using the various container sizes, types and dimensions available in the trade today, one can transport almost all types of cargoes around the world..
My containers fell overboard – who is responsible and what should I do..??
Shah Nawaz wanted to know who is responsible if his containers fell overboard and what should be the next course of action.. We had loaded 14 containers stuffed with cooking sunflower oil packed in consumer packs on a Ship & After loading of the containers on the deck 6 containers were accidentally dropped in the water. Later those containers were … Read more here..
4 Types of Ship Launching Methods
Launching of ships is one of the most important methods of the entire ship construction process. Last few years have seen a number of developments in the field of ship launching systems in order to improve the safety and stability of the ship in the water. Different types of Ship launching methods Traditionally, ship launching in the water is done … Read more here..
Can cargo be released without collection of destination charges..??
Question from a reader from Turkey.. Please feel free to comment.. Ask your question here..: Dear Hariesh Hope doing well. I need your opinion to clarify a big doubt. Some cnee´s at Turkey received imports goods and original BL full set, with some pending charges payable at Turkey. Shipping line release the cargo without charges collection because they insist that … Read more here..
Top 10 Things to Keep In Mind When Shipping Overseas
This is a guest post by Celina Jones – who as the owner of a shipping consulting business, has quite a lot of experience in helping organizations send shipment overseas to several different countries. She sees the emergence of websites like Verschiffung USA as a new trend, with shipping facilities going out of their way to make sure that their target markets … Read more here..
Difference in HBL and MBL dates
Beware of fake shipping line websites for tracking your cargo
Important Points for Committing Cargo Quantities in Tanker Ships
Original posted by Chief Officer Abhishek Bhanawat for http://www.marineinsight.com One of the most vital aspects of trading with tanker ships is loading and unloading of the cargo with utmost safety and efficiency, without polluting the marine environment.Safety of cargo operation implies and includes pre-planning of the cargo before the quantity is nominated and the fixture (Consists of approximate quantity and nomination of cargo, … Read more here..
Consequences of incorrect acceptance of hazardous cargo
In this blog, across the many articles that i have written, i have made several references to hazardous cargoes, documentation for hazardous cargoes, safety measure for hazardous cargoes, and consequences of non-declaration of hazardous cargoes etc.. I cannot emphasise this topic enough because it is just so important.. Here is a real life case where a shipping line incorrectly confirms … Read more here..