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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

Incorrect cargo details and/or misdeclaration of cargo and its details has been the bane of many shipping lines over the years. The consequences of cargo and weight misdeclaration were so severe that the IMO had to implement SOLAS VGM regulations. For over two years now TT Club has been promoting its Cargo Integrity campaign.

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£500,000 of funding available to retrain in international trade

Logistics Business Magazine

The programme, which will see its first course begin on the 2nd September 2021, is comprised of two steps. Step into International Trade training course. The programme allows time for learners to research and read papers and articles as well as using the learning materials which will supplied online. ” The Courses.

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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry. An estimated 89.5%

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Know the Kinds of Modes of Transportation

20Cube Logistics

Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. Less handling of cargo.

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What happens when a container needs to be changed in a transshipment port?

Globalior

Sometimes containerized cargo has to undergo transshipment and for various reasons may need to be moved between containers. Of course in transit, the vessel may stop over at various ports en route to destination. Data on transshipment costs per unit cargo is also essential. Determining the cargo quantity.

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today. The Hanseatic League introduced concepts such as consignment, just-in-time delivery, and customs documentation.

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5 Tips for Shipping Dangerous Goods

Forto

Before we go into details on how to ship hazardous materials, one needs to understand that different types of cargo require different measures for transportation. If apparel shipping is on the far left end of the spectrum of cargo-sensitivity, in terms of ease-of-care, hazardous and dangerous goods shipping are on the far right end.

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