What is Switch Bill of Lading?
When we talk about shipping documentation, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds is the bill of lading. A typical bill of lading
When we talk about shipping documentation, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds is the bill of lading. A typical bill of lading
The world is changing and so is the maritime industry! Likewise, the rules and regulations that govern the marine industry evolve and emerge. These rules
Containerization is hailed as one of the greatest innovations in the goods transportation industry. Ever since the American entrepreneur Malcolm Maclean came up with the
The term Ex-Works (EXW) figures on top of the list of Incoterms® that is published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). One can also
Many companies consider the packaging of their products to be a form of communication with their customers. Besides protecting the item inside the packaging, it
Trading centres of the world are separated by vast distances but globalization has brought them closer. Communication is almost instantaneous such as by phones, emails,
Other than the container number and the Container Safety Convention (CSC) plate fixed on intermodal containers, various other acronyms and short forms can be found
Warehouses in the olden days were used purely for the storage of goods. They were usually large buildings located near railway junctions, ports, or business
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