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Cargo Chat: BlueGrace Execs Talk Nearshoring

Blue Grace Logistics

Jose Fernandez: It’s definitely the pandemic. 1 benefit, I would definitely say, is the flexibility and the scalability that you can have. Some of the obstacles – I mean, I wouldn’t necessarily call them obstacles – but you do need to deal with another country’s government. Are there obstacles?

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What is ISPS and who has to pay it?

Globalior

These regulations define the responsibilities that governmental authorities, port operators, freight forwarders and seamen have to undertake with regards to maritime security. Some of the ISPS objectives are: Collation security information from government authorities. THE PFSO is appointed by the government authorities.

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Can Airfreight Smoothen the Supply Chain Bottlenecks

20Cube Logistics

Additionally, when the ports are facing capacity crunch or the tariffs of ocean freight and container skyrockets, it iis airfreight that comes as the savior. With the current business scenario changing at a rapid pace, the freight forwarding industry is shifting its focus towards airfreight. Capacity Crunch of Ocean Freight.

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What does a Customs broker do?

Globalior

In this article, we will get to know who they are and what duties they perform. A customs broker can be an individual, a partnership, or a corporation that is licensed, regulated, and given the power to help importers and exporters comply with the government requirements on imports and exports. Must not be a government employee.

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All you need to know about port, trade and party sanctions against Russia

Shipping and Freight Resource

These sanctions do not apply to other ships originating from or destined for Russian ports; ships carrying cargo to or from Russia are not within scope of the transport sanctions unless they fall within the definition of a Russian ship or specified ship as above. There are several exemptions as set out in Article 3ea of Regulation 833/2014.

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The role of ship agents and shipbrokers in a digital shipping environment

Shipping and Freight Resource

DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. ALSO DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. The below article by Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Jonathan C.

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Shipping your first container.?? Here are some tips to help you

Shipping and Freight Resource

Many trade departments in governments around the world provide research assistance for new markets as part of their trade promotion initiatives. Understand who pays for what in a sea freight shipment as you could end up paying for charges that you need not have really paid for under the terms of your sale or contract of carriage.

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