Second mates on ships are often seen engrossed with drawing lines and working on those multi colored, thick bundles of sheets kept nicely stowed in canvass covers in various shelves in wheelhouse or Navigational Bridge. Few have even wondered how a trivial task such as drawing courses on those sheets can make him so engrossed … Continue reading »
Launching of ships is one of the most important methods of the entire ship construction process. Last few years have seen a number of developments in the field of ship launching systems in order to improve the safety and stability of the ship in the water. Different types of Ship launching methods Traditionally, ship launching … Continue reading »
I generally write/share information only about educational matters relating to shipping and freight.. However, below view (albeit on the lighter side) of a freight forwarder and his feelings was too good not to share.. Courtesy of FTW.. Alien Logistics shares this “open letter from a freight forwarder”. They assured readers that no customers were hurt … Continue reading »
In a shipment on EXW terms – who should pay for securing the cargo within the container..?? This is a question posed by a reader as below.. Here is my question : – cargo (wine in cartons, on pallets) will be exported from France to the USA – the term of sale is EXW – … Continue reading »
Last night I silently slipped into the millionaires club.. No, I didn’t make a million bucks !! - the MILLION refers to the number of times this blog has been viewed since it started in 2008.. It has been a long journey of a million miles and an interesting one and along-with you, I have also learnt many … Continue reading »
Abuse of Safety Data Sheets for cargo bookings is uncomfortably frequent. A recent TT Club claim relating to a fire onboard a ship highlighted a number of issues. Take utmost care with what is presented and be proactive in warning customers of their legal obligations – and potential penalties. Anecdotal evidence suggests that abuse of … Continue reading »
Weighing of containers has been a bone of contention for many years for many shipping lines and the arguments for and against continue.. Below is the latest article from Lloyds Loading List which raises the question.. “Where in the transport or supply chain should the export container be weighed and the actual weight ascertained”..?? What … Continue reading »
A very valid question posed by Kehkashan Mashal Zaffar via the question form.. Ask your question here..: Hi,I am very much new to this field and my forwarder over here gives the different transition time for LCL and FCL cargos for same destination and discharge port. Is that true? am bit confused regarding this. Kehkashan Mashal … Continue reading »
Hello all, below is a question from one of the readers.. Since I am not an expert on banking practices, I am throwing this question out to all of you to answer Geoff’s question below.. Hope there is some banker that deals in International Trade that can throw some light on this.. I am sure … Continue reading »
Are there any advantages to using a 3rd party logistics provider.. Paul Mckergee the guest author of this article seems to think so and explains why.. What are your views..?? SUMMARY: 3rd party logistics providers offer many benefits to their customers such as enhanced tracking and monitoring of shipping containers, integrated transportation and storage systems, … Continue reading »
