Dawn of AI in Shipping Industry
In the 21st century, we cannot undermine the impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had on various industries, from banking and cyber-security to retail, automotive, logistics, and more. However, the incorporation of AI in the shipping industry is still an ongoing process. The scope for AI is virtually limitless, and it will continue to advance through […]
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Ventilated Containers- A detailed guide explaining its functions and features
Are you thinking about exporting food? Before you pick the right kind of shipping container, consider whether the items you’re delivering are moist or dry. Because, if they are moist, ventilated containers are the best alternative. Also called coffee containers there are two broad types, naturally ventilated containers, and passively ventilated containers. Ventilation in a […]
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FMC to resolve the United States’ supply chain dilemma
Millions of dollars in holiday gifts and other products bought by Americans are stranded aboard massive container ships, waiting for a spot to unload at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Because of the volume of goods arriving from Asia, some of it has been rerouted to other ports in the nation. It’s […]
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Modern Shipping Container Homes – A new lifestyle
Traditionally, steel shipping containers find their use in the transportation of goods on ships or the back of trucks, both locally and across international borders. Due to their strength and durability, they are suitable to withstand shipment, storage, and handling. These freight units range from large reusable steel boxes used for intermodal shipments to ubiquitous corrugated […]
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Shipping industry must upgrade environmental targets: IMO chief in COP26
The International Maritime Organization’s secretary-general said the shipping industries must increase their climatic targets during United Nations Climate Change Conference. The IMO targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050. The reduction in emissions by the shipping industry should reduce to 40% by 2030. The political parties and the shipping and container industry […]
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Top Shipping Lines Face Enquiry from US FMC over Congestion Surcharges
The shipping industry has been facing many challenges for almost 2 years now. The covid-19 pandemic has set new records in every sense. Industries all over the world have still not recovered from the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic. The US Federal Maritime Commission has launched an inquiry about the reports of surcharges. These […]
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CSC Plate certification for shipping containers
In today’s arena, the maritime industry is one of the biggest industries in the world. It employs the use of a large number of freight containers with the extensive help of manpower. This makes it quite imperative that the container logistics process must be safe to use. But what makes the maritime containers cargo worthy? […]
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Everything you needed to know about Shipping Container Floors
Introduction Shipping containers undergo harsh weather conditions while transportation such as scorching summers, incessant rains, chilly winter storms, and whatnot. Thus, sturdiness is the most important prerequisite for the shipping container designs and floor plans so that it can withstand any kind of stress it is subjected to. It should be such that hauling across […]
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20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers for Sale
Introduction Are you unsure whether to buy a 20ft or 40ft shipping container or how to put up 20ft and 40ft shipping containers for sale? Well, you are not alone. Many more are sailing in the same boat of perplexity. As the global container market is brimming with a multitude of options, thus, when it […]
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Container Stuffing Practices to Avoid Cargo Damages
Introduction The process of shipping goods in cargo containers is a vital part of any supply chain. Transportation in any way, be it rail, road, sea or air can go array, as there are so many unanticipated situations which can cause cargo damage. Ensuring the safe delivery of shipments is the main goal of any […]
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Different Types of Container Locks
Container locks provide security to the ones that provide security to the goods. Yes, we are talking about our favorite shipping containers. How strong, robust, and heavy-duty containers are, they can’t safeguard themselves from unwanted humans! There have been incidents when they fall to the mishappenings of their cargo getting looted. This is when container […]
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Wind & Watertight and Cargo-Worthy Shipping Containers Explained
Shipping containers came into existence to solve the decades-long issue of transportation of cargo. There were many categories and dimensions of shipping containers that were specifically designed in order to fulfill the requirements of every type of cargo that was transported worldwide. Whether to buy cargo-worthy shipping containers or wind-and-watertight variants, the decision is yours. […]
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Increased Toppling of Shipping Containers bring Supply Lines at a risk
The pandemic period has affected the entire world in some way, with countries being on lockdown at some point. This resulted in a major crisis for every industry in the world, most of it to the global supply chain. The numbers of cargo shipments in cargo containers last year all over the world came to […]
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Differences between ICD and CFS
The question regarding the difference between ICD and CFS has been running in the shipping industry for a long time. Many people who are a part of the import-export process think that there are no differences between the two. This blog has been written with the sole focus on what exactly is an ICD and […]
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How can you save extra on shipping charges during the peak season?
The container shipping industry is very dynamic in nature among all the industries that are present worldwide. This dynamic nature proves to be quite beneficial, but at the same time, it comes with its share of challenges. The transportation of cargo from one location to another is paramount to ensure the right working of the […]
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Container Architecture with Used Shipping Containers
When Malcolm McLean invented the shipping container, he had no idea that after a few decades, people would be using freight containers to construct houses and other architectural structures. Metal shipping containers revolutionized not just the entire logistics, but the idea of container architecture with new or used shipping containers also came along with this. […]
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What is Groupage Shipping?
Groupage Shipping refers to the technique of transporting a large quantity of cargo. It is when one bundles all the cargo to form a combined unit for ease of transportation. It involves the amalgamation of several smaller shipments as they are put in a single container. Malcolm McLean invented the first-ever maritime shipping container. The […]
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What creates container shortage in the Shipping Industry?
What creates container shortage in the Shipping Industry? Container shortage in the shipping industry has a huge impact on import and export costs that affects consumers severely as the prices are skyrocketing. COVID-19 has played a huge role in the shortage as the whole world went into lockdown rendering the shipping industry stop along with […]
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Why did the Suez Canal remain blocked for eight years?
The Suez Canal is the most important maritime route that connects Europe and Asia to transport cargo in shipping containers all over the world. It is a man-made waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean through the Red Sea. It is very crucial to World Trade, as it enables a more direct […]
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What are the essential documents needed for international shipping?
Introduction The invention of shipping containers brought together a whole new era in which the whole world was connected by one single thread. Containerization changed the way in which cargo could reach its destination as now the goods could be stored into containers and then transported from one location to another. For this entire process […]
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