Freight Forwarding Customs Brokerage Insights, Blog
For long distance or worldwide shipping, you have the choice between air and sea but how do you know which is the better choice for your needs? While there are a lot of factors which can influence your decision, ultimately there is only two that are considered. They are the budget and the time. Typically, […]
For shipments that weigh more than a certain amount (generally 20 lbs.) shipping freight by sea is considered to be the cheapest and the best mode of transportation. At a glance, ocean freight might seem like a steep bargain but its advantages lie in scaling. The more you ship, the more you save is the […]
Nowadays, there are a wide variety of things that can be shipped as air freight, ranging from letters, clothes, edibles, cars, industrial equipment, animals, as well as other airplanes. Generally, there are three different types of air freight: goods on passenger airlines, goods that are transported in dedicated freight planes and goods that ride of […]
Air cargo services are the right solution if you have to transport high value but low volume shipments. This kind of transport is a practical option for transporting goods of all shapes and sizes. Many business owners opt for air freight services due to the speed factor. Here are some of the positive aspects of […]
A freight forwarder is a service provider that offers assistance in multiple levels of logistics management and transportation. Most professional freight forwarders have an impressive transportation network which spans over the globe. Usually, these companies own a combination of necessary assets such as steam shipping lines, trucking services as well as airline carriers. Those companies […]
The government designated authority that implements policies related to export and import, facilitate movement of cargo and people, and collect customs either in or out of the country is known as the customs department. The Area of Operation The custom department has offices at every border gateway that are particularly the entry and the […]
Logistics companies’ list in India is a long one and a large number of similar survives are currently operating all over the world. Due to the elaborate nature of their operations, they comprise a number of different functions and operations. As it is true for any industry, the logistics industry too has a number of […]
Companies lose a significant amount of money from lost freight. As a matter of fact, it can add up to millions. Thus, it is important to keep the cargo away from any harm. You have to monitor it from the warehouse until it reaches the client. Nonetheless, quite often products are left unattended and that […]
If your business hires the services of third-party logistics professionals frequently or if you are involved with a related field, there are certain concepts that you must be knowledgeable about. This is especially important if the involvement of logistics is an important part of your business. One such aspect of 3PL costs that you must […]
The wider view of logistics is all about getting an item from one physical location to another. However, in order for an article to complete the journey between its origin and final destination, it has to be packed properly and shipped in containers, especially made to serve the purpose. Shipping containers are one of the […]
