Guidance on new C/O form D

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has guided local customs departments on documents of certificate of origin form D (C/O form D) granted from May 1, 2022. Accordingly, based on […]

What is Multi-storey Warehousing?

Most warehouses worldwide are built as ground-floor structures with several levels of storage racks within. They are designed in such a way that trucks and other vehicles can be loaded […]

Dock vs Pier – What is the Difference?

The words dock and pier are often used interchangeably in common usage to portray the same meaning, however, in the maritime world, they are important structures that allow shipping, trade, […]

What is Ship Management?

Ship management, as the name suggests, deals with the process of managing a ship. Ship management is done by independent companies which use ships of some other companies or independent […]

What is Marine Cargo Insurance and How to Get One?

Marine insurance is a very important aspect that ship owners have to consider. In the absence of marine insurance, ship owners could incur not just loss to their ships but […]

What is Coastal Shipping?

Water transport normally brings up images of ships and tankers navigating seas or oceans, bridging the gap between countries. Typically, shipping is the movement of cargo or passengers across waterbodies […]

What is Integrated Logistics Management?

The logistics industry consists of several key players who ensure the smooth flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods. Manufacturing plants take raw materials or components from suppliers. Such […]

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in Logistics

How do corporate executives and company managers decide upon their organization’s achievements? An informed and well-balanced decision-making is crucial for each company as it moves towards its strategic, operational, and […]

What is Consolidated Freight in Shipping?

In consolidated freight, several small shipments (in cargo volume) from a location, belonging to different sellers, are combined to form a full container load (FCL) and shipped to a destination […]

Lesser Known Surcharges in Container Shipping

In our previous article, we looked at some of the common surcharges and accessorials charged by container carriers and understood why they were charged, the costs they are intended to […]

5 Major Ports In Iraq

Positioned in West Asia, Iraq is a decent economy with enormous potential. The dominant industry in Iraq is the oil export sector which is also the major contributor to the […]

What is a Logistics Cycle?

What is a logistics cycle? We know that logistics is all about the efficient coordination of activities involved in the procurement and redistribution of goods and materials. Logistics mainly comprises […]

Write to Us