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

Shipping and Freight Resource

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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Maritime Law

Globalior

Maritime Law Maritime law deals with the treaties, conventions, and laws related to nautical matters, especially private maritime business. Important Points: Maritime law deals with private maritime issues, offenses, disputes, and other similar matters.

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. Expertise of Freight Forwarders Freight forwarders are well-versed in the knowledge of how to handle the customs regulations and documentation for your international shipments. Add Value to Your Business Finally, a freight forwarder is reliable. It will be efficient.

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What is ISPS and who has to pay it?

Globalior

This is an important part of maritime laws and regulations that safeguard the safety of ocean faring vessels, sea ports, seamen, crew and cargo. ISPS code regulations were introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the 1st of July 2004. Analysis of information collated.

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SOLAS and VGM

Globalior

It is no secret that many major accidents are a result of inaccurate weights indicated on shipping container documentation. This approach will go a long way towards ensuring that the right weights of containers are provided to vessel operators. International Maritime Organization: MSC VGM Guidelines. FAQs SOLAS VGM Industry.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. SFR : Ok, it seems like DCSA has definitely been doing a lot of things. Image : DCSA.

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The basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important

Shipping and Freight Resource

This is also to remind everyone in the shipping chain – exporters, agents, freight forwarders , carriers, documentation teams, vessel operators, and stowage planners, the importance of providing and using the correct information for the planning and stowage of the vessel. So, what is stowage planning.??

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