terminal_blog_2 Container terminal is a location where the multimodal transport changes the mode of transport – for instance, a shipment hauled by train may be made to travel further by rail. The main function of such a facility is to emphasise proper cargo handling, packing, securing, loading and unloading. Proper and adequate securing of cargo in a container prevents it from sliding, tipping…
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TOP 5 of lagest Ukranian port. According to the Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration, the 5 largest seaports handled 145.9 million tons of cargo. This is 91.8% of the total processing rates in the seaports of Ukraine. The rating looks as following: Port "Yuzhny" Port "Nikolaev" Port "Chornomorsk" Port "Odessa" Port "Mariupol" We would add seaport of Berdyansk in Azove sea as one of the most…
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IMO_INTRO Shipping must continue to look for ways to reduce emissions while meeting the world’s growing demand. As Shipowners step up to that challenge, IMO and marine societies will continue to provide the solutions they need. This includes implementing several initiatives in preparation for IMO 2020, along with introducing its new Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO). IMO_1 A landmark decision to…
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maersk The digital logistics revolution is well beyond its genesis. Million, even billion-dollar valuations, steady gains in traction, and a slate of industry-wide technology-enabled new product offerings say as much. But that doesn’t mean the digital logistics revolution was here to stay. It established its place in the supply chain ecosystem, but many sceptics remained, and their doubt centred…
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BBK Quite Useful If you’re an old pro at shipping oversized freight overseas, or if you’re a newbie. Even if you’ve shipped the same thing to the same place before, international shipping rules can change and you need to make sure you don’t make a big (had to say it) mistake.
If you’re looking at a monster-object in your warehouse, three things come to your anxious mind:
It’s so big
It’s odd…
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risks Answers To Your Top 5 ?’s "Stuff happens. Cargo insurance (sometimes called freight insurance, marine insurance, or logistics insurance) simply protects a shipper against exposure and risk. Even reputable, conscientious carriers cannot protect against calamities.." Protecting your freight through globally respected insurance carriers can save you from a partial or total loss of your…
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incoterms The original Incoterms® rules set in 1936 were divided into four categories, whereas the most recent update, done in 2010, simplifies the list by separating the eleven terms into two categories: rules for any mode of transport, and rules for sea and inland waterway transport. Buying and Selling International Goods. When buying or selling international goods it is of primary importance to…
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Q: What is Intermodal shipping? A: Intermodal shipping uses multiple modes such as container ship, rail, and truck to transport freight. This reduces handling, freight damage, and costs while improving security and shipping speed. Q: What if I don’t have a loading dock? A: NOVA will use a lift-gate truck and pallet jack to load or unload your shipment. Q: Can NOVA pick up cargo from a storage unit…
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Q: What do I need to know about Customs holds and exams? A: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has very broad authority to inspect import shipments, including commercial cargo of any kind. Although CBP can choose to examine any individual shipment, only a very small percentage of all import shipments are actually selected for an exam. Q: What happens if a hold is placed on my shipment or it…
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