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  • Shipping Pallet Dimensions: Pallet Sizes and Shipping Constraints

    Last updated on January 24, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    pallet size dimensions

    Shipping pallets: essential for transporting and storing goods, they come in various materials like wood, plastic, and metal, each suited for different needs. Standard pallet sizes are crucial in logistics, ensuring efficient space use in trucks and warehouses.

  • Understanding Risk Factors Along the Global Supply Chain

    Last updated on January 22, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    In international trade, managing supply chain risks is crucial. It involves understanding risks from sourcing to delivery, including due diligence on suppliers and buyers. Key aspects include cybersecurity, payment terms, shipping methods, and understanding global trade dynamics. Effective risk management and strategic planning are essential for successful global trade, emphasizing the importance of thorough research,…

  • Alpha, Bravo, Charlie code: the NATO Phonetic Alphabet

    Last updated on January 17, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Phonetic Alphabet communication

    This alphabet assigns unique code words to each letter, from 'Alpha' for 'A' to 'Zulu' for 'Z', ensuring clarity, especially in noisy environments. It's a simple yet effective method to avoid misunderstandings and is widely used in global logistics, customer service, and international business. Learn the pronunciation and application of each of the 26 code…

  • Dangerous Goods and IMO Classes Explained

    Last updated on January 15, 2024 by Ben Thompson

    Discover the essentials of transporting hazardous goods and the crucial role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in ensuring safety. This insightful piece dives into the nine classes of dangerous goods, including explosives, gases, and corrosive substances. Learn about the specific handling, labeling, and storage requirements for each class, highlighting the importance of proper management…

  • Australia India Free Trade Agreement Details and Industries that will be Affected.

    Last updated on April 29, 2022 by Ben Thompson

    A new Australia-India Free Trade agreement was signed on the 2nd of April 2022. The agreement, also known as the Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (AI-CECA) is an interim agreement, as both countries continue to work towards a full Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.

  • Podcast | Rising Shipping Rates & Container Loading Software

    Last updated on December 14, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    In this episode, Lukas from EasyCargo gives insight into the rise of shipping rates and how container loading software is used by exporters to maximize loading space, ensure safe load distribution, and reduce shipping costs to remain competitive in today’s changing market

  • Brexit Guide, Shipping Beyond 2020

    Last updated on December 11, 2020 by Ben Thompson

    The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 31st of January 2020. The UK is in a transition period (or implementation period) that ends on the 31st of December 2020. During that time, the UK-EU trading relationship remains the same.

  • Container loading software for loading plan and calculations.

    Last updated on May 23, 2019 by Ben Thompson

    If you are involved in trucking or shipping cargo around the world, then you are most likely loading cargo inside shipping containers.

  • The complete guide to choosing the right freight forwarder

    Last updated on January 23, 2019 by Ben Thompson
    Man learning how to choose a freight forwarder

    Freight Forwarders are companies that specialize in all arranging the shipping and logistics of goods from the start to finish of the supply chain. Because the International supply chain involves so many different processes and parties in different countries, freight forwarders specialize in connecting services to streamline freight movements around the world.

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