Port operations are normally controlled by the port authority appointed by the respective government of the country. Find out more about port services that are required to support these operations.

A common challenge faced by container Carriers relates to the handling and movement of empty containers. Learn how shipping lines manage empty containers to ensure optimal returns, minimise idle time, and maximise asset turnover.

The concept of nearshoring has gained considerable popularity in logistics and supply chain circles over the past few years. 

In this article, we will understand the differences between spot and contract rates, the correlation between the two, the circumstances in which these rates prevail, and how both Carriers and Shippers attempt to balance cargo carried on spot and contract rates to their maximum advantage. 

Port congestion is overcrowding at a seaport that gives rise to all kinds of problems for stakeholders such as the shipper, carrier, consignee, as well as the port’s administration. The cause for overcrowding could be one or several.

GDP Multiplier Ratio expresses the relationship between the growth rate of a given country’s GDP and the rate of growth of its containerised trade. 

Do you know the difference between direct shipments and trans-shipments? Do you know about the top transhipment ports of the world and the upcoming ones? Read the article to know!