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Understanding the basics of breakbulk shipping
The call of the boatswain has sounded to safely deliver exceptionally huge cargoes to vistas in far-off horizons.
November spot freight rate negotiations set scene for 2020
Discussions over spot freight rates commence this month with the IMO 2020 fuel regulation on the horizon.
Low sulfur surcharges spark debate as container lines look to limit losses
Fuel surcharges are back in the spotlight as container lines shore up spot freight rates to minimize financial losses from the pandemic.
Air freight conditions improving despite inflation concerns
Cautious optimism remains due to the potential rise in interest rates to combat inflation.
Building supply chain resilience by keeping logistics liquid
As consumer expectations change, so must supply chains. Here’s why more companies are moving towards flexible, asset-light logistics models.
Top 5 supply chain risks in 2024
What will be this year’s supply chain challenges? Our partners at Everstream Analytics have data-driven answers.
Chokepoints emerge as ocean supply chains buckle under rising demand
Container shipping networks are now under severe pressure with rising rates, box shortages and mounting port congestion all pointing to a Q3 crunch.
How India’s GST could clear inter-state bottlenecks
GST could help India revitalize cross-border trade by creating opportunities to streamline logistics, and may transform the very way India trades.
Trump’s auto tariff threat is adding to South Korea’s car industry woes
Trade tensions and a global economic slowdown have weighed on the Asian nation’s struggling automotive industry.
How couriers cope on Hong Kong's ever-changing archipelago
With ferry-hopping, cycling and aggressive canines in the mix, navigating the outlying islands of Hong Kong is no walk in the park for walker couriers.
Singapore ranks second in global connectedness
According to the DHL Global Connectedness Index 2022, the city-state's rapidly transforming logistics sector is making it a world-leading logistics hub.
In the cold seat: choosing between reefer containers and alternatives
While reefers remain the ultimate cold-chain solution, simpler and cheaper solutions are on the rise to meet changing market needs.
Online payment services to boost your conversion rate
Which online payment services should you be offering at checkout?