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 one of the fastest-growing branches of logistics. It offers a practical alternative to expensive air freight and to sea freight, which often takes more than 40 days. Rail freight from China to Europe was developed as a modern extension of the Silk Road concept. Today, it sits between air and sea in …
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 …
There are land, air, and sea connections between Europe and China. Shipping via sea is the most economical, but it takes the longest. Other factors also speak in favor of this mode of transport of goods, such as there are no dimensional limitations on board ships; you can accommodate any number of products, and the …
International trade is flourishing. More and more entrepreneurs want to start trading with other countries. Because of that, we are going to trade fairs around the world, wanting to present our products. The products that we want to show at the stand must go through customs clearance, and for this, we also need proper documents …
Imagine you have just closed your first deal with a factory in Ningbo. It is four pallets of goods, nowhere near enough to fill a shipping container, and the moment you price air freight your calculator winces. Sea freight is the affordable route, but ocean carriers rent space by the container, not by the pallet. …
The analysis of history confirms that container ships have revolutionized international trade. They contributed to the emergence of a consumer society. The increase of interest in this mode of transport of goods is growing in tandem with the popularity of groupage transport. Storing a container on the square involves paying an additional fee. Therefore, information …