General cargo is a product of the shipping industry, which is also referred to as LCL (Less than Container Load). It is an interesting alternative for small enterprises which do not need to transport the entire container by sea , and also think that air freight is too expensive and unprofitable. Moreover, LCL from China …
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 …
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 …
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 …
>> The Suez Canal blocked by the container ship Ever Given << There are land, air, and sea connections between Europe and China. The last option is particularly beneficial if the priority is money, not time. Other factors also speak behind this mode of transport of goods. There are no dimensional limitations on board of …
Consolidation of shipments is the process of combining several smaller shipments from different senders to reduce transport costs. The goods are transported in one container, which allows for reducing the shipping price. These types of shipments are also referred to as LCL – Less than Container Load. What is the consolidation of parcels? Consolidation of …
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 …