Logistics 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 […] Written by Priya Singh September 17, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics 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 other services. But the pandemic only is not […] Written by Priya Singh September 10, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics 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 […] Written by Priya Singh August 24, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics 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 […] Written by Priya Singh August 17, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics Bill of Lading and its different types | BOXXPORT Cargo shipments have become a major part of the logistics industry as the transportation of goods from one location to another is a key element in connecting nations all over the world to have access to products and resources. The process of cargo shipping is a complex phenomenon and involves the fulfillment of a lot […] Written by Priya Singh August 9, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics A Guide to Shipping Container Maintenance With repeated usage for the delivery of cargo all over the world including the various means of transportation used, the intermodal shipping containers are subject to succumb to wear and tear. Everyone needs to carry out regular inspections on the shipping units to ensure that they have endurance and can work for years beyond expectations. […] Written by Priya Singh July 28, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics Top 10 Container Shipping Companies in the World Containerization refers to the process of transporting goods in cargo containers to distant places. It was an important milestone in the transportation industry, as it allowed goods to be transported in shipping containers via different means of transportation like rail, road, and sea. Since then, container shipping companies in the world have become a huge […] Written by Priya Singh July 26, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics The Ultimate Guide to Handle Dangerous Cargo Shipment Safely Tons of cargo shipment is carried throughout the world in shipping containers. This cargo shipment doesn’t only encompass perishable and non-perishable goods, but also transports and ships dangerous goods with due care and safety. The different types of shipping containers are used for carrying such detrimental cargoes. But still sometimes due to some or other […] Written by Priya Singh July 19, 2021June 9, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics The Biggest Global Supply Chain Challenges in 2021 Global supply chains provide a network for the import and export of goods and services to different countries. But it has seen a huge setback during 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic has deeply disrupted the supply chain operations. There have been various challenges like slow digital transformation, shortage of actionable insights, and meeting ever-growing […] Written by Priya Singh April 28, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Logistics Top 10 Busiest Seaports in the World A shipping container port is a facility where the containers carrying cargo are transported among various kinds of conveyance facilities for the process of transportation. The shipping occurs on various modes of transportation like land, sea, rail, and even air at times. People often get perplexed between container port and terminals. But both are different. […] Written by Priya Singh April 28, 2021May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked