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New alliance for standardized e-bill of lading - BOXXPORT
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New alliance for standardized e-bill of lading

The five most influential organizations of world trade came together to formulate the alliance for accelerating digital transformation in the logistics industry. With this, they aim to simplify the global trade functioning, involving e-bill of lading as well. An electronic bill of lading is the digital contract that takes place between the goods’ owner and […]
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cargo worthy shipping containers for sale
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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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Shipping charges
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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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global container shortage
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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 […]
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international shipping documents
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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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Top 10 container shipping companies
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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 […]
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cargo shipments
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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 […]
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Shipping Container Inspection List
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Freight Container Inspection List

Why is the freight container inspection list so much essential? It is essential as you would never want your cargo container to get damaged during intermodal container transportation. Preparing a container inspection checklist helps and prevents any damage from happening. With this checklist, you get to navigate every aspect while going for freight containers for […]
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Customizing shipping containers guide
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A guide to customized shipping containers

Modern freight containers were first designed in 1956 to carry goods throughout the world. With time, human needs grew complex and now there are different container types either available or customized as per buyer’s requirement. Pretty much every element of the metal shipping container can be modified; here is the customizing shipping containers guide. Why […]
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Shipping Container Doors and A-Z of Cargo Safety
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Shipping Container Doors and A-Z of Cargo Safety

The shipping industry loses billions of dollars each year from cargo theft. Even now with advanced security technology, cargo theft is normal. It does not mean seafarers are taking the security of their goods lightly. There are enhanced comprehensive security measurements now including heavy-duty shipping container doors, theft-proof container locks, alarm systems, surveillance, perimeter fencing, […]
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Shipping container manufacturing process
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Shipping container manufacturing process delineated

The traders place a magnified focus on the shipping container manufacturing process as maritime shipping containers play a huge role in world trade. Trading is an integral part of the global economy. Comprehensive logistic measures including resilient shipping containers for maximum safety coverage to treasured goods are highly in demand. The world needs around 177.6 […]
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Ventilated shipping container
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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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Shipping containers homes
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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 Container Floors: Everything you need to know

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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shipping container lock
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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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cargo container architecture
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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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IMO chief in COP26
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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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Shipping container manufacturing process
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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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Sri Lanka beach pollution
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Sri Lanka faces worst ever beach pollution from burning ship

Sri Lanka Beach Pollution- This year May 20 witnessed a heart-rending situation, when Singapore-based container ship, X-Press Pearl, caught fire. The 610-foot container ship got ablaze thus, disrupting the Sri Lankan marine life. The aftermath of the disaster was so horrific that the marine life, fishing, and tourism industry had been vastly affected. It took […]
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Yantian port code
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Congestion Grows in China’s Yantian Port due to COVID-19 Outbreak

The Covid-19 pandemic brought the entire world to a standstill. Ever since the end of 2019, when the new coronavirus emerged in many countries all over the world, little did anyone know its implications. One of the latest challenges that have risen due to this virus outbreak is the port congestion at Yantian Port in […]
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Imbalance in Global Trade Sees Geographical Concentration on Pre-Booked Containers

The last seven weeks has been a very busy one for most ports in the transpacific and Asia-Europe trade lane. This is as a result of the sudden increase in consumer spending. The drive in consumer demand leading to the shortage of containers, driving carriers to release more vessel capacities and to cancel all blank […]
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The IoT revolution in Logistics and Container Shipping Industry

The invention of the internet has led to the discoveries of various new things that are day by day transforming the entire world. The buzzword IoT (Internet of Things) is one such thing which is taking over old traditional operational activities in freight forwarding and container shipping industry while making each process efficient than earlier. […]
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Insights into Ammonium Nitrate Regulations; An Aspect Based on the Beirut Explosion

Regulations of Chemical Ammonium Nitrate are being widely discussed after the world was shaken by the news of the Beirut explosion that killed over 170 people, injured over 50000 people, and displaced over hundreds of thousands of people in the Lebanese capital on 4th August 2020. The primary cause of this explosion is said to […]
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Negotiation Management Coming Soon on BOXXPORT

We are excited to introduce an added feature on BOXXPORT. Negotiation Management will be active on BOXXPORT from June 1, 2020.Join us, as we take the industry a step higher digitally.Watch The Introductory Video for the Buyers Side Click to Buy/Sell Shipping Containers on the World’s Largest Container Marketplace Take a peek into the Negotiation […]
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BOXXPORT at the InnoEU Tech Bridge & Global Innovation Summit 2019 China Connection

Today, with more than 400 visitors present at the InnoEU Tech Bridge & Global Innovation Summit 2019 China Connection, our CEO Jan Frahnert introduced BOXXPORT. Among those in attendance during the introduction where people from Chinese politics, industries as well as investors. We feel honored that BOXXPORT was chosen as an innovative start-up company in […]
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