In an era of digital freight forwarding, the traditional logistics companies are actively seeking ways to close the gap and remain competitive with the big names in the industry. By embracing innovative technologies and adopting new strategies, established freight forwarders are finding opportunities to leverage their expertise while staying ahead of the curve. This article…
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The causes of container rollovers in the ocean freight shipping industry and how to avoid it
Container rollover is one of the most pressing problems in the ocean freight shipping industry that often entails extra surcharges and delays for freight forwarding companies. In the event of a container rollover, the container is usually loaded on the next sailing vessel or on an alternative vessel which results in massive delays for all…
Implications of the New Import Regulations in Egypt for the Freight Forwarding Industry
The new import procedures to Egypt are causing some confusion in the freight forwarding industry. In today’s blog, we have talked about the new ACID procedures for import shipments in Egypt and what foreign exporters need to do before shipping to Egypt. Wassim Magdy, the Managing Director of MGL Cargo Services, Conqueror Cairo, has provided…
The Impact of the Congestion at Yantian Port and the Future Scenario
After more than one month of logjams and disruptions because of a renewed outbreak of Coronavirus, in and around Shenzhen, the Yantian International Container Terminal is finally ready to resume regular operations. This major port in South China has restarted full operation since 24 June. However, they are observing all measures to control the pandemic…
Benefits of obtaining an AEO Certificate for independent freight forwarders
AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification provides the freight forwarding companies a globally recognized security standard and certifies them as safe and dependable trading partners. Logistics companies with AEO status have a considerable advantage in international projects. Simply put, this status is like a seal of quality signifying that the freight forwarder’s role in the international…
How independent freight forwarders should prepare for the 2020 Christmas Logistics Campaign
2020 is one of the most unforeseen years in human history since the Second World War which not only has changed the way we live but has also destabilized the economic scenario all over the world. The disruptions caused by the pandemic had halted several supply chain processes like international manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, assembly, raw…