The customs certificate is used in the European Union as a confirmation in the importing country that the goods have a Community status. The T2L document is issued in each branch of the customs office in the place where the loading and export of the goods took place. This means that importer needs it to …
Seals are an integral element of transport, mainly used for protection. The use of seals in transport significantly improves shipping safety. Container seals can be used not only for sea transport but also for road or rail transport. What are container seals? Container seals are also often called bottled seals. They are valued for one …
A.P.Møller-Maersk A / S is one of the largest container operators, one of the TOP 9 largest shipowners in the world. The company operates in many business sectors; however, the focus is on transport and energy. The following article introduces the company’s history and shows the operation on the market. Maersk A.P.Møller-Mærsk A/S, also called …
Multimodal transport means a transport process that requires the use of more than one branch of transport, based on one contract. In this case, we should always remember to sign a multimodal transport contract. The transport takes place from a place located in one country to a destination located in another country. Convention on international …
Transshipment or the activity of loading and unloading cargo from a ship is one of the key activities in the shipping industry. Because containerization has become popular and has shaped the modern world, various ports (mainly state-controlled) around the world have taken on the task of hiring their staff or third parties to provide a …
Rail transport is the most dynamically developing branch of logistics. Also, this transport is an ideal alternative to expensive air transport and shipping of goods by sea, which often takes more than 40 days. The rail freight from China to Europe was launched based on the idea of the Silk Road. Rail freight from China …
Time is significant for importers. It is best that the ordered goods are delivered to the right place in a predetermined time. Demurrage is one of the terms that is worth to know. In short, it determines the stoppage in transport. It happens when there is a delay in delivery of the goods to the …
The palletization of products means arranging goods on pallets to improve and also facilitate later shipment. Laying goods on a pallet usually takes place in a specific order. What is the palletization of goods? The palletization of goods consists in arranging the retail products on pallets in a specific way. More and more often, we …
Importing products from China is very popular and usually very profitable. However, before we decide to import anything from China, we should get information about the amount of duty and VAT, as this may vary depending on the product category. Therefore, below, we will describe what the issue of fees when importing products from China …
>> The Suez Canal blocked by the container ship Ever Given << There are land, air, and sea connections between Europe and China. The last option is particularly beneficial if the priority is money, not time. Other factors also speak behind this mode of transport of goods. There are no dimensional limitations on board of …