From Excel to Blockchain / shipping podcast
Posted on21 Jun 2019
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The best Explanation of Blockchain! :)by #ibm #blockchain #shipping Podcast! Download From excel.to.blockchain! Amazing. Podcast: TradeLens on IBM Blockchain Pulse Podcast:... Read More
Top 3 Functions of Bill of Lading. Bill of Lading types.
Posted on16 May 2019
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3 Functions of a Bill of Lading Whenever something happens (containers lost overboard) with your cargo, you would refer to terms and... Read More
New info graphics for Incoterms, very easy!
Twill has shared new infographics explaining the seller/buyer responsibility with different sales mode. Feel free to use and print!
German (customs) terminology
There is always something you do not know abt abvtns (about abbreviations) and whe ndealing with international transport we use them a... Read More
Incoterms 2010 – How to use them in a contract
EXW—Ex Works: the seller ‘delivers’ when he or she places the goods at the disposal of the buyer at the seller’s premises... Read More
Blockchain’s role in container shipping
CONTAINERS MOVE AROUND THE WORLD ON MULTIPLE MODES OF TRANSPORT. USING BLOCKCHAIN TO TRACK THESE CONTAINERS COULD STREAMLINE PROCESSES, INCLUDING BORDER CROSSINGS,... Read More
TOP 11 Incoterms You have to know as ABC!
The Incoterms® (abbreviation of International commercial terms) rules developed by the International Chamber of Commerce was created as an industry standard to facilitate international... Read More
Freight update from Fenny and James
Dear Friend, Good day. Here are new updated ocean freight from China basic ports to Gdansk and Baltics
How to Select The Right Supplier if you are the Shipper?
One of the most important decisions a shipper makes is identifying its suppliers. However, despite all the efforts and the long list... Read More
Why and how many of Cargo containers are lost at sea?
Posted on08 Sep 2017
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About 10 days ago, a cargo ship caught in rough swells off the Brazilian coast lost 45 shipping containers. Video on social... Read More
Freight rates update from FENNY! 1500 USD???
Good day. Here are new updated ocean freight from China basic ports to Gdansk/Hamburg. From Shanghai to Hamburg ===================================== O/F: USD790/1450/1490 + LSS USD25/TEU ETD: Fri/Sun T/T: Approx 33 days Routing: Direct sailing Valid from 24th,Aug. 14th,Sep.2017 From Ningbo to Hamburg ===================================== O/F: USD790/1450/1490 + LSS USD25/TEU ETD: Wed/Fri T/T: Approx 35 days Routing: Direct sailing Valid from 24th,Aug. 14th,Sep.2017 From Shenzhen to Hamburg ===================================== O/F: USD790/1450/1490 + LSS USD25/TEU ETD: Tue/Thu T/T: Approx 29 days... Read More
What is CMR document? Download sample here.
CMR shipping document is an official document / convention for international carriage formed by the United Nations which is used by all the... Read More
EX WORKS INCOTERM, A TRADE TERM TO BE HANDLED WITH CARE.
There are reasons to believe that most companies using EXW lack a basic knowledge of the trade term and are probably unaware... Read More
Air freight vs Sea freight – when to choose what?
Posted on06 Jun 2017
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Choosing the correct mode of transport can be tricky. It’s often a question of time and money. Do your goods need to... Read More
The “digitization” of the ocean container shipping industry – Digitization is now a competitive necessity
Posted on06 Jun 2017
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Two major players in the “digitization” of the ocean container shipping industry, have shared their observations about new networking opportunities. A new... Read More
Top 8 benefits of Air freight!
There are different modes of transport, and each mode has its own benefits and drawbacks. Air freight is often used for high... Read More
One Belt, One Road – SILK ROAD IS ALIVE!
On May 26, a train loaded with 82 Bertschi ISO-tankcontainers began its long journey from Korla in Western China to Europe. The... Read More
7 ESSENTIAL STEPS when dealing with DAMAGED CARGO – CLAIM
This Guide will help you to avoid misunderstandings about claims handling process and to make the process as efficient and simple as... Read More
15 TIPS FOR LOWERING OCEAN FREIGHT RATES YOU HAVE TO KNOW
Posted on04 May 2017
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Here are 15 tips for lowering ocean freight rates. 1. Have a clear understanding of the business If there is a clear... Read More
Maersk Line will acquire Hamburg Süd for … $$$
Maersk told how much they paid for Hamburg Sud… Maersk Line will acquire Hamburg Süd for EUR 3.7 billion on a cash... Read More
Shipping Glossary – Terms you have to know!
Shipping Glossary Paragraph Content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R... Read More
The New Silk Road – The Vision of an interconnected Eurasia
Posted on16 Feb 2017
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Our time is a time of disillusion. Skepticism and short-term thinking are typical behaviors of business professionals. Thus people with big ideas... Read More
50 (Fifty) Essential Shipping Terms
1. Aframax. Tanker carrying around 0.5 million barrels of oil, but usually applied to any tanker of 80,000–120,000 dwt (name derived from... Read More
Acquisition of Hamburg Süd by Maersk Line 2017
Posted on02 Dec 2016
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It has been announced that Habug Sud will be bought by Maersk Line. All would be clear next 2017 year when formalities are... Read More
Shipping Alliances 19.07.2016 Update
Posted on19 Jul 2016
Tags2M, Alliances, CKYHE, container, etc, G6, Independent, Infographics, Ocean Alliances, Ocean Three
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Container shipping alliances info-graphics: 2M, Ocean Three, G6,CKYHE, Independent, Ocean Alliances, etc
SOLAS VGM in ESTONIA (Update) – Maersk
Posted on01 Jul 2016
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Tolerance in Estonia The allowed tolerance is 2%, in case exceeded then “Do not load” policy applies. As per TK AS (Container... Read More
SOLAS VGM in ESTONIA
Posted on20 Jun 2016
Tags1.July 2016, convention, Estonia, regulation, SOLAS, Veeteede Amet, Verified Gross Mass, VGM, VTA
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Since our HQ is based in Estonia, we would like to share the local government (Veeteede Amet) and terminal (TK AS) requirements on... Read More
What is Detention in Shipping (Container) ?
Whenever you ship a container with any carrier its crucial to know the basics of the terms used in shipping, such as... Read More
FULL UPDATE on “All you need to know about SOLAS VGM” by MAERSK / 17.06.2016
Posted on17 Jun 2016
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SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirement FAQ Contents PURPOSE OF VGM… SUBMISSION OF VGM… VGM VERIFICATION.. MISSING VGM… METHODS OF WEIGHING.. CUT-OFFS.... Read More