Articles in Sea transport — import, transport and international logistics.
ALL-IN is the total cost within an agreed scope, and every forwarder decides that scope for itself. We break a sea freight quote down line by line and show you how to compare two offers for the same cargo.
A full container from China usually pays off from around 15 m³ of goods, but weight, deadline and packaging can move that line. We explain how FCL and LCL prices are worked out, how much longer LCL takes and how to choose the right option for your shipment.
Telex Release is a document that makes it possible to collect goods at the port. With it, the container is released and we can collect the cargo. With Telex Release, cargo can be collected at the...
The port of Koper, located in Slovenia, has gained much attention in recent years as a thriving centre for international trade. This bustling port is the gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, connecting...
Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world. It owes its wealth to its vast deposits of oil and natural gas. Qatar's GDP according to World Bank data in 2021....
Transport on a RORO ship is aimed at oversized loads that do not fit into standard containers found in maritime transport. In this case, cargo is loaded below deck....
What is container rolling? Container rolling means that containers have not been loaded onto the ship on which they were to sail and are moved to the next departure. In practice, it causes ...
Blank sailing is when a shipowner cancels a voyage entirely or skips a port where it was previously scheduled to stop. Most often, information about blank sailing is issued by the...
Australia, being an island nation, is dependent on sea and air transport to ensure the movement of essential goods and raw materials. In recent years, it has seen a significant increase in trade...
In 2022, the value of Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) was around US$406.45 billion and is expected to rise to US$725.5 billion by 2028....
It has been some time since the start of the war in Ukraine, but sea transport of goods to Ukrainian ports is virtually non-existent. The map below shows in time ...
India, with a population of an impressive 1.428 billion people (as of 2022), represents a remarkable field of economic experience. Their Gross Domestic Product, as estimated by the International Monetary Fund, has been...
Temperature-controlled maritime transport is a key element of the global supply network, enabling the safe transport of cargo requiring special temperature conditions. We are mainly talking about the transport of pharmaceuticals, vegetables and...
