International Shipping & Trade

  • 2023 Maritime Update

    The maritime industry is an ever-evolving sector that has seen tremendous growth in recent years. From the development of new technologies to the emergence of new markets, the maritime industry is constantly changing and adapting to the needs of the global economy. As such, it is important to stay up to date on the latest developments in the maritime industry.
  • What does the flag on the back of a ship mean?

    A flag state is the term for the nation’s flag that is flown by a ship. An owner does not need to flag their ship under the flag of their home cou...
  • Port Congestion: Looking for Solutions

    Looking for solutions, there are several tools that can be used to improve terminal management. First, efficient terminal management is more import...
  • From A to B: The process of intermodal shipping

    As a trucker, I have experienced many of the points in intermodal transport as it relates to U.S. shipments. I think that the process of an intermo...
  • Current Problems with Container Shipping

    Current problems with shipping container usage include: the repositioning of containers, sweating/condensation, and unloading times. These are just...
  • Types of Shipping Containers

    Container shipping is very innovative and has changed the transportation industry for good. Many people are accustomed to seeing the traditional bo...
  • What is a demurrage charge in container shipping?

    A demurrage charge is a charge that the merchant pays for the use of the container within the terminal beyond the free time period. Containers are...
  • International Transportation Intermediaries

    An international trade intermediary is a third-party (that is not a party to the sale of the goods, i.e. not a buyer or seller) that helps to facil...
  • Ocean carrier alliance causes discriminatory monopoly in trans-Pacific.

    Alliances could be considered a type of third-party provider. Ocean carriers sometimes form alliances to help keep prices low. Early on, alliances...
  • Are you using the correct incoterms?

    Incoterms are a set of trade terms that prevent confusion in foreign trade contracts by clarifying the obligations of buyers and sellers. These ter...
  • Sea - Air Intermodal Transportation

    Sea-air intermodal transport is when freight is transported by sea for the first leg of its journey and by air for the second leg of its journey. T...