The carbon footprint of the ocean freight industry is nothing short of massive and this fact is well acknowledged by the shipowners. Diesel-powered freighter ships are responsible for moving around 90% of the global cargo. This surely explains how the international economy is reliant on the use of carbon-emitting vessels. Moreover, most container ships use…
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A complete guide to LCL Freight Shipping: Why it is a better option for independent freight forwarders
LCL or less than container load is a mode of ocean freight shipping for shipments that are not large enough to fill 20 or 40 feet shipping containers. Independent freight forwarders need to consider several options that help to cut costs while delivering the cargo on time. For this reason, whenever the shipment is below…
COVID-19 and its impact on the ocean freight shipping industry
The alarming rate in which the pandemic has spread has had a major impact on the ocean freight shipping industry which was already reeling under the effects of the trade war. The pandemic has dealt a severe blow to this industry which is presently coping with the impact of the pandemic. Keep reading to find…