>> 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 …
Nowadays container transport is the main and most popular form of transport. It allows you to transport goods on long distances between continents. Containers can be carried with different types of transport, which is usually very convenient and profitable for importers. Containers around the world are unified – this means they have the same size …
International forwarding is a branch of the economy that is continually developing and generating significant income. More and more companies are trying to facilitate the transportation of goods to importers or exporters. One of such facilities is door-to-door transport, which mainly concerns multimodal transport. Importers often choose a door-to-door service for orders related to international …
Importers often wonder whether it is worth insuring a container. It also happens that they give up this option to save money, or they forget about it. In many cases, however, the forwarder may not decide to accept the goods when it is not insured, fearing the risk. Container insurance, on the other hand, proves …
Every importer realizes the importance of efficiently transporting their goods. It is very important to know the whole process so that nothing surprises us during transport. A significant simplification is the existence of specialist forwarding companies on the market, which take over the obligation related to transport. Below we will describe how the process of …
The origins of the Chinese railways date back to 1865. Railway transport is continually developing, new routes are being built, and new, bigger railway stations are being built. China is currently carrying out one of the most significant modernizations and expansion programs for railways in history to preserve the high position of the railways in …
The forwarder is a very important character who can facilitate cooperation with the Chinese. Who exactly is the forwarder, what does he do, and what are his duties? We will try to answer all these questions in this article. Before we start importing goods from China, it is worth finding out who the forwarder is …
Container ships are vessels intended mainly for container transport. Trading between countries increases, and the demand for container shipping services is no different. For decades engineers tried to create as big ships as possible to fit a lot of containers and make maritime shipping efficient. What are the biggest container ships in the world? The …