Shipping from Vietnam to Europe and the USA

Shipping from Vietnam to Europe and the USA

Vietnam is one of the dynamically developing Southeast Asian countries and an important business partner for many Western countries. It may be noted that Vietnam is gradually taking over some of the orders for products previously imported from China. Vietnam’s main exports to Europe and America are electronic products, electric machinery and equipment, footwear, textiles …

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Out of Gauge cargo

Gauge cargo

Even though the container revolution, which depended on standardization of container dimension, began a new era in the world of global logistics, it did not solve all the problems faced by shippers. There are situations in which cargo is so big and bulky that it is not easy to fit it into a standardized container. …

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Transport from Turkey

Transport from Turkey

According to the European Commission’s website, in 2019 Turkey was EU’s 5th largest trading partner. Moreover, Turkey’s main export markets are the EU – Germany, France, Italy, Spain, etc. (42.4%), the UK, Iraq, the USA, and Israel. Turkey’s exports to the EU are mostly transport equipment and textile articles.  Its main USA exports in 2018 …

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CITES Convention

CITES

CITES (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is a multilateral treaty regulating the trade of more than 35 000 species – about 30 thousand species of plants and 5600 species of animals. One hundred eighty-three countries have signed the Convention. CITES brings attention to a global problem that illegal …

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RoRo and LoLo shipping

RoRo and LoLo shipping

When dealing with shipping, you can often come across terms such as RoRo or LoLo, also written as ro-ro, RORO, LOLO, LO/LO. At first, they may seem quite mysterious. What do RoRo and LoLo stand for? RoRo: Roll-On Roll-Off RoRo is a method of loading and unloading a ship, that is rolling the cargo on …

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ADN – What is it?

ADN (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways) is a European agreement regarding the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways. It is worth remembering that the ADN regulations are amended in Europe every two years. Genesis The ADN Agreement was drawn up in Geneva on May 26, 2000, …

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Import from China – The guidebook

Import from China

Import from China is a long and complicated process. It requires good preparation and familiarization with the reality in China. Many factors make up the whole process. Starting from supplier search and verification for the transport of goods and customs clearance. Each of these stages requires knowledge that is necessary to avoid fraud or additional, …

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Rail freight from China to France

rail freight from China to France

For freight operators, the opportunity to increase the scale of their operations in the promising intermodal segment is the development of China’s rail link with Europe – The New Silk Road. The Chinese provinces are striving to open new transport routes for faster and safer transportation of goods. Intermodal transport using rail is currently more …

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Containers lost at the sea

container lost

Many importers are tempted to save on the importing process. The cost can be reduced by, for instance, not concluding a cargo insurance agreement. In fact, paying for insurance is an investment. If you do not insure your cargo and the unexpected happens, you, as the importer, are exposed to large losses. Find out more …

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Rail freight to Turkey from China

Rail freight to Turkey from China

Turkey is a strategically located country that serves as a critical point between Asia and Europe. It is the perfect place to bring together China and Europe by railroad. Turkey has been recognized as a significant player in the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). The Middle Corridor (The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) plays a …

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