A ship has to carry different types of cargo which includes oil cargo, chemical cargo, and cargo in gaseous form. These types of goods are hazardous for marine environment as […]
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code specifies and lays down various norms and regulations for ships carrying different types of dangerous goods. The code has been implemented to prevent […]
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods or IMDG Code was adopted in 1965 as per the SOLAS (Safety for Life at Sea) Convention of 1960 under the IMO. The IMDG Code […]
The estimated value of the world’s sea-borne trade for container shipping industry is about 52%, which is highest among all other types of trading means. Container or liner trade is […]
Container vessels are a very unique method of transportation by sea and are gradually taking over the market for general purpose and cargo-carrying ships. As they are compact and easy […]
Container units form the most integral part of the entire shipping industry, trade, and transport. These shipping containers are the structures that store various kinds of products that need to […]
Overland carriage is an integral part of any type of transport, be it by sea or air. While we tend to pay more attention to the main leg of the […]
Have your containers been denied entry to the port because they were late? Well, chances are that you missed the stack dates allotted to you. In other words, the date […]
Cross Docking is a term used in logistics and warehousing. It is a very effective method of moving goods between suppliers and their customers without having to store them in […]
Just as you would lock the door to your house to safeguard your personal belongings, maritime containers also need to be secured and locked to prevent pilferage and tampering of […]
A newcomer to logistics can be baffled by the various terms used in the industry. Stuffing and destuffing are just two among several such logistics terms. Stuffing is the loading […]
