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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A detailed guide to Shipping Container Dimensions
A shipping container is a box onto which cargo is loaded and transported from one location to another. The shipping container first came into existence a few decades ago. Ever since then, world trade was never the same. The task of loading and unloading goods from one cargo box to another was eliminated, making the whole […]
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Paul Wolter becomes new CEO
BOXXPORT, the world’s leading B2B marketplace for container trading, strengthens its management team. BOXXPORT has appointed Paul Wolter as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, he will be responsible for the strategy of the B2B trading marketplace for maritime containers and drive growth.
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The Five W’s of Brexit
What exactly is Brexit? Brexit, which comes from the words ‘Britain’ and ‘exit’, is a shorthand way of talking about the United Kingdom’s separation from the European Union. The decision to leave the EU was made when a referendum was held, and the government called the British people to vote. Two options were presented: Remain […]
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All you need to know about Intermodal Containers
Entering the world of logistics and shipping, one could be bewildered by different incoterms used by the industry personnel. ‘Intermodal container‘ is one such term that is much in the use in the shipping industry. Different people have a different definition for intermodal containers- some say it’s a synonym used for shipping boxes while some […]
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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. […]
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All you should know about shipping containers
Maritime shipping containers have been around us for ages. But still many of us don’t know much about shipping containers. They are large rectangular boxes that are used to carry different categories of goods from one place to another. You have seen them on rolling trucks, long hauling trains, and huge vessels carrying a huge […]
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Impact of the Mid-Autumn Festival on the Container Shipping Industry – The Trend in the Past 9 Years
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? Mid-Autumn is a famous festival in many Asian countries like China, Thailand, Korea, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, etc. The festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar with a full moon at night, corresponding to mid-September to early October of the Gregorian calendar. […]
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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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New vs Used Shipping Containers: Solution to the Dilemma
Are you confused about which type of shipping container suits your needs and should be preferred to ship the type of cargo that you possess? The confusion of buying a new or used shipping container has been in the container market for a very long time. This blog is dedicated to eradicate any confusion that […]
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Container Types: A Guide to Pallet Wide Containers
Got yourself an ISO standard container to transport your freight, but still worried about damage in transit and unsatisfied with the less amount of cargo that fits in it? Well then, Pallet Wide containers are just the solution to your concern. Introduction Containers have been in use for ages but hardly any one of us […]
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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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Everything you need to know about Smart Containers
The digital revolution and dynamic nature of shipping requirements have built the need for more information than shippers needed ever before. Shipping containers have been an integral part of the logistics industry. Every day, millions of containers are being used to transfer cargo from one place to another on a global level. As a result […]
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