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 …
Weight restrictions in transport are one of those topics that look simple until you’re trying to move a heavy container from a port to a warehouse and discover that what the shipping line accepted and what the truck is legally allowed to carry are two very different things. This article explains the weight limits that …
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 …
One of the most dynamically developing branches of logistics on imports from China is rail transport. Many people say that this is the best method of transportation. It is shorter than sea transport, and it is cheaper than air transport. Where are the rail terminals in China? Which one is the best? We invite you …
A freight forwarder is a service provider that arranges international freight shipments. Think of them as travel agents for freight, stitching together carriers, customers, regulations, and more. Forwarding is an important field for import and export, so we should know how to choose a good forwarder. Forwarding – Forwarder’s service and support Freight Forwarders come …