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A day in the life of a Seafarer 1 – #seafarersmatter

The 25th of June every year is celebrated as the DAY OF THE SEAFARER under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).. Day of the Seafarer (DotS as it has come to be known), is celebrated to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade, the world economy and civil society as a whole and to let the world know how…

Record number of visitors at Intermodal Asia 2017

Record number of visitors at Intermodal Asia 2017 Intermodal Asia took place 21st-23rd March 2017, welcoming a record number of visitors to its 4th edition in Shanghai, China. With more than 8,500 visitors, 160 global exhibitors and 85 expert speakers, Intermodal Asia successfully brought together the senior decision makers from the container and intermodal industry to network, learn and do…

Question regarding supplier selling on FOB

Hello all, I received below question from one of my readers.. I would like to know your opinion on this question to help out the reader and whether he is right in his below statement(s)..?? Dear Sir Can a supplier selling on FOB – containerised cargo – arrange for shipment with the shipping line? Am asking this question as the payment term to my buyer is “payment against fax copy of BL”. If buyer…

What is distressed cargo and when does it occur..??

What is distressed cargo and when does it occur..?? As those in the shipping industry are aware and those who are new to the industry may be experiencing or those who are not in the industry may have realised, shipping and freight industry is a crucible of many different jargons, abbreviations and trite phrases to say the least.. 🙂 Here is one of them for you to chew on today..   DISTRESSED CARGO…

The world’s seaborne trade accounts for around 90% of the global trade.. Without shipping, there would be no global trade and the world would not be as close as it is now or as small as it is now in terms of movement of goods from one place to the other.. Over the years the seaborne trade has grown exponentially bringing along with it many benefits for businesses, consumers and the economies of…

How many original bills of lading must I surrender to get release of cargo..??

How many original bills of lading must I surrender to get release of cargo..?? This question popped up on my comments and emails quite a few times since the beginning of this year and therefore I decided to write this short note to answer it.. Before I get to the answer to the above question, let me refresh your memory as to what is a bill of lading and what are the functions of a bill of…

Which Truck Scales Should Freight Forwarding Businesses Use?

Truck Scales have become an integral part of the freight industry   There are numerous freight forwarding and logistics companies that operate in extremely sensitive environments. Even a small error can have a big impact on the overall satisfaction of their customers, and eventually on their profits. This makes it crucial for such businesses to get every detail right, especially their weighing…

The art of handling a freight tender

Did I write art and freight tender in the same sentence..?? Oh yeah, maybe I did and yes handling a freight tender is considered by many to be an art.. Freight Tenders are an integral part of shipping and freight for the carrier, shippers and OTI (freight forwarder or NVOCC).. I headlined this article as “the art of handling a freight tender” because majority of the tenders are quite complicated…

A day in the life of a Freight Forwarder

Recently I posted an article “Who is a Freight Forwarder..??”.. If that article gave you a good introduction into the activities of a freight forwarder, this below article will give you a glimpse into “A day in the life of a Freight Forwarder“.. This is a guest post from a REAL LIFE FREIGHT FORWARDER.. Beep … ! Ping … ! Tringg …… ! Hello, How may I help you  ?! So begins a day in the life of a…

Carriage of perishables in Reefer Container

I had previously written a post regarding a Reefer container and how it works.. This below article reproduced from Easy Fresh outlines intricacies in the carriage of perishables in reefer containers, the various methods of transportation, the types of reefer containers, the commodities and many other useful information.. Hope you find it helpful.. :) Introduction The transport of chilled or…

3 Innovations That Have Transformed Logistics and Trade

Innovation is key to growth in any industry and discipline.. Shipping and Freight is no exception to this rule.. Here is a look at the three key logistical innovations that have transformed the landscape of international trade over the last 60 years and something that is keeping the business of trade alive.. Article reposted from Trade Finance Global.. The logistics of international trade can be…

Do ports have a responsibility to check customs release documents..??

Do ports have a responsibility to check customs release documents..?? Do they..?? Are they obligated by law to check it..?? This question popped into my head the other day after seeing the discussions on my post Bill of Lading vs Customs Documents.. As you may know, Port and Customs are two different entities and in a lot cases port terminals are privately operated whereas Customs is always part…

Green future of freight

Is the future of freight green..?? This shared infographic from Freightera shows you the options and makes you think.. 1. FREIGHT SHIPPING EMISSIONS TODAY CO2 Emissions – in grams/tonne/km Trucks: 47 Trains: 18 Cargoships: 6 Planes: 560 Heavy-duty trucks account for the dominant share of all logistics-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissons: Road Freight1. Goods to be transported by truck, rail,…

As a new Logistics Coordinator for Bahamas Ships & Logistics I am always looking for good learning blogs and educational resopurces as it applies to the real-time shipping practices. I commend you for making this a reality and will continue to use as words of wisdom in the industry. Linda J Barry-Cooper – Bahamas Shipping

Best Educational Blog for 2016 – SA Blog Awards

On the 28th of November 2016, I announced that my blog Shipping and Freight Resource is participating in the South African Blog Awards 2016.. The SA blog awards showcase the very best of South African independent web publishing in various categories.. My blog competed in the category for Best Educational Blog and I sought your support to win it.. 🙂 And today I am proud, pleased, excited, happy,…

IMDG Code, 2016 Edition Amendment 38-16

As you may be aware, as decreed by the IMO, IMDG Code, 2016 Edition comes into force on 1 January 2018 for two years.. During 2017, shippers and carriers may opt to use the provisions of IMDG Code 38th amendment (38-16) or 37th Amendment (37-14).. Currently the IMDG Code 2014 Edition which came into force on 1st January 2016 is being used and the IMDG Code Supplement, 2014 Edition will remain…

2016, a review of the year that was, for shipping and freight

2016, a review of the year that was, for shipping and freight !!! Hmmmmm, what can I say about 2016.. I don’t recall a more tumultuous year for shipping, especially the containerised variety than 2016.. Even the infamous recession and depression of 2008 fades in comparison to what 2016 has wrought upon the shipping industry.. Why do I say that..?? Well, 2016 has mostly been a year of total…