The Ever Given has finally refloated after being stuck diagonally across Egypt’s Suez Canal for almost a week. This had been a great setback that caused no end of concerns for the sea cargo shipping and freight industry. The Suez Canal blockage caused over 400 cargo ships to pile up on either side of the…
Every international shipping company offering services in the Middle East is surely aware of the fact that Ramadan which starts from 13th April and continues till 12th May, is one of the busiest times in the Middle Eastern countries. In today’s post, we are going to talk about why it is important for freight forwarding…
A massive cargo shipping container is currently blocking the Suez Canal in Egypt which is the link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The cargo vessel called Ever Given has stuck sideways in the canal which in turn has blocked the path for other ships who are now waiting in line to cross…
The impact of Brexit has been deeply felt by several industries since January 2021. It goes without saying that it will also affect the logistics industry in Europe and beyond. This is because of the high volume of cross-border trade between Britain and the rest of Europe. In this week’s blog, we will briefly discuss…
Garnering an award or certificate is a powerful tool that will add to the credentials of your company. It acts like an endorsement from an esteemed third party which gives your company the much-needed publicity and marketing opportunity. Apart from these obvious benefits, receiving an award also boosts the morale of your team, and even…
XChange- a container logistics expert, has arranged for a free webinar on Container Availability Index (CAx) that will take place on the 4th of March 2021 from 11:30- 12:00 PM CET. What is Container Availability Index? The Container Availability Index (CAx) examines the incoming and outgoing containers from the seaports every week, covering and following…
The affordability and reliability of trains are the two most important reasons for the increasing popularity of moving freight via railways. Even though road transport still forms the most preferred mode of domestic freight movement, a large number of freight forwarders are choosing railways for moving their less urgent shipments. Apart from the cost-effectiveness of…
The AfCFTA or African Free Trade Area Agreement was a project that was envisaged over four decades ago with the esposal of the Monrovia Strategy of 1979, the Lagos Plan of Action of 1980, and the Abuja Treaty of 1991. Right from the start, the objective of the African Free Trade Area Agreement was to…
Every country comes with its particular set of rules and regulations which are implemented for controlling the import and export of items across borders. Customs has a major role to play in global commerce and the process of customs clearance is one of the most complicated aspects of international freight shipping. Independent freight forwarders need…
The age of digital transformation of the logistics sector is finally here and TMS is an indispensable aspect of this digitization. TMS or Transport Management System is a platform that can help independent freight forwarders to streamline their shipping process by the automation of several processes. Along with Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and…