Despite being a small nation in northwestern Europe, the Netherlands is a significant entry point into Europe. Countless goods are transported to and from Europe via its biggest port – Rotterdam – every year. Moreover, the Netherlands is also a significant trading partner for Indonesia. The Port of Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport have been the …
In Europe, packaging is subject to extended producer responsibility (EPR). When “producers” place packaged goods onto the market, they also assume responsibility for ensuring that the packaging damages the environment as little as possible and pay fees. This is where LUCID comes in. LUCID is a packaging register in Germany and it applies to everyone …
Despite years of tensions, Turkey and Israel have maintained good trade relations. Their goods exchange reached a record value of $9 billion. Moreover, Israel is Turkey’s ninth-largest trade partner. The main products exported to Israel are cars, raw iron bars, hot-rolled iron bars, cement, jewelry, and insulated wire. In this article, we will analyze the …
Air cargo Europe is an international trade fair for the freight industry, taking place in Germany since 2003. It is the biggest trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management. It allows us to meet international specialists in air transport, as well as to listen to seminars. The next ninth edition of Air …
Since 2001, when China joined the World Trade Organization, we have seen its rapid economic growth. Currently, China’s exports contribute an estimated 40% of the country’s GDP. On the other side, we have the world’s biggest importer, the United States. The United States is one of major China’s trade partners, followed by Japan, South Korea, …
According to Container xChange’s Demurrage & Detention Benchmark 2022 report, US ports are the world’s most expensive ports in terms of demurrage and detention charges levied by container lines on customers. World’s most expensive ports Container xChange is a platform based in Germany. It helps to lease, buy, and sell containers. The company released a …
There are many types of companies in the transport, forwarding, and logistics sectors, such as freight forwarders, carriers, and logistic companies. The activity scope of the companies may overlap, but there are some differences. This article will look at two companies (or persons) – a carrier and freight forwarder. Carrier and freight forwarder What is …
The Ever Alot ultra large container vessel is the largest container ship in the world to date. The subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, was responsible for designing and assembling the containership. The ship’s capacity is over 24,000 TEU, the first container ship to surpass the mark. Biggest containerships in the world …
The United Arab Emirates and Germany have strong diplomatic and trade relations, which started in April 2004. The United Arab Emirates is Germany’s biggest trading region in the MENA region (the Middle East and North Africa). In 2022, the UAE exported products worth $2.36B to Germany, the biggest exports being raw aluminum, passenger and cargo …
Turkey is an important trade partner of the Netherlands. The export value from Turkey to the Netherlands is around $7.9B. The main goods shipped from Turkey to the Netherlands are refined petroleum, coal tar oil, and non-knit women’s suits. Shipping from Turkey to the Netherlands – means of transport Ocean freight from Turkey to the …