The Belt and Road Initiative, also called the New Silk Road, refers to the world-famous Silk Road, which originated from the Han dynasty. China at that time traded goods with Europe – hence such a reference. Currently, the Chinese are focused on promoting a new idea. Check how they promote the New Silk Road. Joint …
The situation in the international market is continuously changing. In connection with the creation of regional free trade areas, the rules of origin of goods have acquired particular significance. Therefore, the EUR 1 Document plays an important role in international commercial transactions. It confirms the origin of the products, and in special circumstances (embargo or …
Transportation of hazardous materials due to a large number of standards and regulations is undoubtedly one of the most demanding types of road transport. In the article below, we explained what exactly ADR is and what it contains. What is ADR transport? The commonly used ADR name is an abbreviation of the French name for …
Freight trains from China, according to the New Silk Road, are currently reaching many countries around the world. The Chinese are now betting on rail transport. It is shorter than sea transport and cheaper than air transport. In the article below, we will present to which countries currently freight trains from China arrive. Where do …
In the world, there are more and more new freight forwarders, and this industry is continually growing. In the article below, we present TOP 10 largest freight forwarders in the world, according to data from 2018. 10. CSX CSX is a leading supplier of rail freight. It has its headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. As a …
3PL or Third Party Logistics is a method of operation in which one or more logistics functions are outsourced to a third party. When importing goods from different countries around the world, it is worth knowing more about terms related to logistics or forwarding. In the article below, we will explain more precisely the concept …
Germany is a country that is on the New Silk Road route. Cooperation between Germany and China is considered prosperous. Germany was the first European country to start the expansion of goods to China. According to data from 2015, Germany was the most significant business partner of China in Europe, while for Germany, China is …
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 …
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 …
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 …