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What Happens to Shipping Containers Lost at Sea? What Should I Do If My Cargo Is Lost?

TL;DR It may be one of the cheapest and safest way of transporting goods, but improper packaging and damage onto the cargo may result in the container to sink in the sea. Then you might wonder, what happens to the cargo containers lost at sea? Were there many containers lost at sea in 2019? What…

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Unimodal, Multimodal and Intermodal Shipping Explained

When organising a shipment of goods, one can choose from several different routes and types of transport available. The best service can be evaluated according to the total costs, duration of transport, logistics efforts or environmental impact. Moreover, it is possible to use a single type of transport or to combine different modes of transport…

What Is a TIR Carnet?

What Is a TIR Carnet?

You have certainly noticed a TIR sign on some trucks. Then you must be wondering what this abbreviation stands for. It originates from the French expression “Transports Internationaux Routiers”, which means International Road Transport in English. You may want to read about: The blue TIR plate on a vehicle means that the transport operator is…

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Updated Incoterms 2020: What are They and Why are They Important?

Anyone who has experience in the field of international freight shipping is probably already familiar with the different types of incoterms. But what are the updated incoterms for shipping in 2021? What are they used for? We have prepared this article with up to date information about the new incoterms valid from 202o, as well…

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Setting up the Logistics Department for Startups and E-Commerce Businesses

TL;DR Even though we do not always notice or even rarely think of it, logistics is all around us. When we go to a store, we do not think how those goods got to the store, or what is the process that companies have to deal with, for us to have the final product in…

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What Is a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction and Why Is it Important?

TL;DR One of the many documents that you may need to arrange when organising freight shipping overseas or export is the shipper’s letter of instruction, letter of instruction or simply SLI. Read on to find out why is this document so important and how to fill it out. Have you been asked to issue an…

Proof of ownership when shipping cargo: the bill of lading

Proof of ownership when shipping cargo: the bill of lading

TL;DR When shipping cargo by sea, the process to prove parcel ownership can be a bit more complicated than signing the proof of delivery when a courier brings a box or package to your door. In general terms, and because international cargo shipping often involves larger or more expensive parcel, there are a series of…

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How to become a parcel drop off point

TL;DR A few years ago, logistics came to the right solution to the parcel collection problem. Several couriers found out that by creating partnerships with smaller stores, they could assign them the tasks of drop off and pick up, benefiting not only the customers but also themselves. This method proved beneficial for all participants of…

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How to Choose Between Ocean Freight and Air Freight

TL;DR Logistics industry can be quite intricate, mostly when it comes to determining the right mode of transport and service to use. In this article, we concentrate on the freight transportation and we give you some basic guidelines to help you choose between ocean freight and air freight. If your businesses require the transportation of…