Tag: sea cargo

  • Third Biggest Sea Cargo Growth at Panama Canal

    Gigantic Figures for the Fiscal Year 2016 and Different Factors for Major Growth The 2016 fiscal year is about to close and according to Panama Canal Authority (ACP), it recorded the third-highest annual tonnage in its history. The figures tell that there is cargo shipments of 330.7 million tons transferred through Panama Canal from 13,114…

  • Elbe River Stuck Container Ship Rescued

    The two previous attempts had failed to free the container ship which had run aground What happened? A container ship had run aground in the Elbe River near Hamburg almost a week ago. The authorities made two attempts previously which had been unfruitful and failed miserably. It is expected to continue its voyage after the…

  • Nigerian Shippers Council Starts Cargo Tracking

    Nigerian shippers council starts tracking the cargo to check swift practices and opted for the International Cargo tracking Note (ICTN) Shippers’ Council begins cargo tracking to determine the sharp practices, the Nigerian Shippers Council has opted for ICTN systems with an early revenue target of around $87 million. The new tracking policy will also assist…

  • East African Countries To Use Electonic Cargo Tracking System

    Kenya and Rwanda to replicate electronic cargo tracking system previously used by Uganda   Kenya and Rwanda confirm that they are looking to replicate the electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS)this year. This system will ultimately reduce the cost of transporting cargo on the northern corridor. The heads of the state summit in Kigali stated that…

  • North Sea Storm Destroys Cargo

    The strong winds are causing more damage to the ships than anything else This week the North Sea is really furious and causing severe damage to the cargo ships whether they be sailing to deliver sea cargo to Africa or U.S. or any other country across the globe. The damages that we are talking about…

  • Can Moisture Damage Your Freight During Containerized Shipping?

    How you can save your products from damage during containerized shipping from damage? Moisture is harmful for your delivery so it is important to know how to protect your cargo from container rain.   It is crucial to know that about ten percent of cargo products are wasted due to moisture in container shipping. A…

  • Repo Men – The last Resort For Stolen Vessels

    When a cargo vessel has been stolen, repo men are the one called in for help   What to do when your vessel is stolen? What will you do to retrieve a stolen or seized vessel? May be use witch doctors to spook port police officers, ply the guards with booze or trick the night…

  • How Freight Shipping Has Become More Effectual By The Internet Of Things?

    As manufacturing, shipping and almost every feature of society advances with modern developments,   The need for the Internet of Things increases and controls our routine lives. Let’s look at how the  Internet of Things can drive the whole efficiency and make cargo shipping more effective. Visibility The Internet of Things uses radio frequency identification,…

  • Western-Canada To Get Benefits Of Anti-Cargo Theft Programme

    To nib the truck cargo theft, the insurance and trucking industries are expanding their anti-cargo theft programme to Western Canada   Canadian economy is suffering a loss of about $5 billion each year just because of the theft of transport trucks and merchandise on them, the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates. These cargo truck play…

  • Important Tips For The Saving of Freight For Regular Shippers

    Shippers and any freight forwarder can implement these tips for the saving of the freight.   Do You search a shipping provider for your business? When you search a good shipping provider for your business, then it is compulsory to choose the best option for your business. It is a basic step to do basic research…