The COVID-19 outbreak not only significantly impacted people’s livelihoods, but presented insurmountable challenges for the ocean freight sector. The maritime industry is responsible for facilitating approximately 90% of global trade. However, it constitutes multiple intertwined moving parts whose disruption has cascading effects. Unfortunately, COVID-19 turned out to be the disruptor whose ripple effects almost crippled … Read more
You’re all set to mail your goods. However, choosing a cargo transportation business might be a challenge. There are a number of things to consider before you make your final decision on a cargo shipping firm. Here are some tips on how to shortlist an ocean freight company for your business. Tips to select a … Read more
In terms of cost and time, shipping goods from China is a challenging endeavor. To minimize disappointment, it’s a good idea to become familiar with regular shipping charges and delivery times. Here are a few tips on how you could lower the costs. How to reduce shipping costs from China to the USA? 1. Select … Read more
While supply chains globally have been trying to brush off the havoc created by the pandemic, frequent container line delays have been like a sore thumb and have complicated the path to recovery. 2021 saw only around 40% of container ships arriving at ports on time. The beginning of 2022 gave us a glimmer of … Read more
Over 90% of the trade across the world is carried via the sea. Other transport options like air freight have their advantages in terms of a quicker delivery but have certain limitations as well. As a rule, shipments that weigh over 100kg are sent via sea freight. Additionally, the ocean route is a more budget-friendly … Read more
As per Freightos Baltic Index, the global freight rates at the end of March 2022 were up 126% compared to last year. North Europe – US East Coast saw the highest rise of 219% for the period, followed by Asia – US East Coast at 200%. The freight rates have increased globally and across all … Read more