In its 2022 Review of Maritime Transport, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) states that marine vessels carried more than 80 percent of global trade cargo volumes in 2022. This..
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Top 8 Global Freight Forwarders in 2023 (And How to Choose a Provider)
Posted by Carl Verdon on Sep 26, 2022 10:00:00 AM
It’s a big world out there and there’s a lot of freight moving around it. Every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported between nations. This work is shouldered by thousands of transportation..
What is a Stevedore and What Do They Do?
Posted by Carl Verdon on Aug 1, 2022 10:00:00 AM
There are a lot of essential players in the international shipping game. In 2018, nearly 31 million U.S. jobs were at least partially supported by international seaports — the primary location of stevedores...
Customs Clearance Process When Importing Freight Into the U.S.
Posted by Carl Verdon on Jul 18, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Importing freight into the U.S. from another country can feel intimidating — especially if you don’t have a lot of experience doing so. Getting cargo through customs efficiently is important; a delay at..
Drayage Service Explained: What Drayage is, How it's Done and What it Costs
Posted by Carl Verdon on Jun 29, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Moving your freight internationally is anything but simple. There are, seemingly, endless documents to file, terms to understand and parties to connect with.