Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, second after China on the entire continent. Thanks to the country’s efforts, advantageous location with a long coastline and proximity to China, as well as a large workforce, Vietnam has managed to become one of the best places for business and trade. Read about the methods …
When using maritime transport, many importers encountered the problem of deliveries’ delays. In case of such a problem, specific web portals are allow us to check the location of the ship transporting our cargo. With their help we can find out where the selected vessel got stuck on its route and how long its delay …
Ever Given From Tuesday, the 23rd of March, the mega-container ship Ever Given (owned by Evergreen) has been blocking the ship traffic in the Suez Canal near Suez in Egypt. The ship was sailing from the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. According to a shipping agent GAC, it ran …
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When transporting cargo by sea, it is essential to pick the right type and size of a container. It is important to do so, so the cargo will not be damaged during shipping. It is also easier to load and unload the cargo. What kinds of containers and sizes are there? Cargo containers types and …
In 2020, the revenue of South Korea’s exports amounted to as much as 512 billion dollars. The United States is the second-biggest export country with 73 billion, and the European Union with a total of 47 billion in 2019. The most frequently imported goods were machinery and appliances, transport equipment, and chemical products. Below, you …
What should we do to protect our cargo during transport and loading? One of the most reliable methods of staying clear of potential losses is to take out the so-called cargo insurance. It protects the shipment from all independent of us, unfortunate events that could damage it. In this article, you will find everything you …
The year 2021 is expected to bring importers considerable problems with the transport of goods imported from China. In the era of rapid transportation changes, it is worth knowing what to expect and what circumstances one should be prepared for. We present the forecasts for importers of Chinese products for 2021 and propose how to …
Transport is a key driver of economic development. It is said that transport services are fundamental in times of increasing globalization. Thanks to the means of transportation, goods can be exchanged between countries, creating business opportunities. 2020 was a challenging year for this industry – especially at the end of the year, significant difficulties in …
The “new normal” has also impacted transportation. At the end of 2020, freight rates skyrocketed, which has never happened before to such an extent. What caused the unprecedented increase in freight rates? Reasons for the increase in freight rates: how has it changed? Previously, the cost of shipping a 40-foot-long container by rail from China …
The United States is one of the main European Union’s trading partners. From the USA, mainly cars, industrial machinery, fuels, optical and medical devices, and pharmaceutical products are shipped. Goods from the USA can be imported both by air and sea. The choice depends primarily on the price and transit time. Besides, the factory or …