Braking news !! – FMC slams the brakes on Maersk/Hapag Lloyd Gemini Cooperation
In an unexpected turn of events, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) today slammed the brakes on what was poised to be one of the most significant operational container shipping alliances.. The Gemini Cooperation Agreement between Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG, including Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC, may not take effect next week as originally planned.. This dramatic […]
How good are reefer containers at preserving our fruit and vegetables..??
Perishable goods such as Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, and Dairy products are essential components not just in our day-to-day life, but also in global trade.. We know that reefer containers are used to transport these perishable cargoes as they may need to be shipped chilled or frozen or in controlled temperatures and can maintain the cargo […]
Digital economy/lifestyle creating a world of material waste – UNCTAD Report
Digitalisation has brought many benefits to various industries around the world including global trade and is transforming our world at an unprecedented rate, bringing with it a host of opportunities and challenges. While a lot has been written about the benefits of digitalisation, there are also some challenges unique to this digital revolution. The Digital […]
By: Jabulile
what documentation needed if the customer wants to import full container of frozen chicken by sea on a Free Carrier (FCA)basis??
By: Em
Hello! Thank you for this site. I’ am a student of BS Customs Administration and I’m going to report ” Sea mode of Transport “. I’ hope this blog could help me. By reporting this topic, I should be knowledgeable. My professor gave me some topics, please help me with this questions ; 1. What […]
By: Yuqian
hello. I am a student it maritime logistics. I hope to ask what is the difference between haulage company and intermodal operator. It seems that haulage refers to the operation that the carrier brings freights from the origin to the port, and intermodal operator refers to the operation that the carrier brings freights from the […]
By: Azegue
Please, can some one help me with this question: State the activities at the seaport involve in the forwarding of freight from point of origin to destination point ?
Port of Algeciras to enhance traceability with new OCR software
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has integrated AllRead’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software into its infrastructure system to enhance traceability at 22 road and two railway checkpoints. Initiated in 2020 under APBA’s “Journey of Innovation” programme, this collaboration between APBA and AllRead aims to optimise real-time traffic monitoring and supervision without […]
German trade union sends ZDS final offer to members for decision
In the collective bargaining round of the negotations between terminals and unions in Germany, the Central Association of German Seaport Companies (ZDS) made a final offer to ver.di, the trade union representing the German port workers. The offer includes two variants with different terms compared to the prevous offer. The union will now launch a […]