by Ashley Baker
January 25, 2023
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.
by Ashley Baker
September 19, 2022
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...
by Ashley Baker
April 29, 2022
Looking for solutions, there are several tools that can be used to improve terminal management. First, efficient terminal management is more import...
by Ashley Baker
December 18, 2021
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...
by Ashley Baker
December 6, 2021
Current problems with shipping container usage include: the repositioning of containers, sweating/condensation, and unloading times. These are just...
by Ashley Baker
December 3, 2021
Container shipping is very innovative and has changed the transportation industry for good. Many people are accustomed to seeing the traditional bo...
by Ashley Baker
December 1, 2021
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...
by Ashley Baker
November 27, 2021
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...
by Ashley Baker
November 23, 2021
Alliances could be considered a type of third-party provider. Ocean carriers sometimes form alliances to help keep prices low. Early on, alliances...
by Ashley Baker
November 16, 2021
Incoterms are a set of trade terms that prevent confusion in foreign trade contracts by clarifying the obligations of buyers and sellers. These ter...
by Ashley Baker
November 13, 2021
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...
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