A multimodal transport operator is one who handles the transport of cargo from its origin to the final destination by different modes of transport. Let us look at some of the advantages of using multimodal transport operators while doing business.

For those in the shipping and freight industry, ‘shipped on board’ could be a familiar term. It means that specific goods have been received and loaded onboard the ship on the said date. Typically, shipped on board appears on all bills of lading.

A switch bill of lading is not to be confused with another type of bill of lading. It is another set of bills of lading issued by the shipping company, which replaces the first set of originals that was issued by it at the time of shipment.

Containerization is hailed as one of the greatest innovations in the goods transportation industry. Let us take a look here at some of the main advantages and disadvantages of containerization.

The term Ex-Works (EXW) figures on top of the list of Incoterms® that is published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Packaging and packing are two words that are often confused with each other. Let’s take a look at the difference between packaging and packing in logistics.

Break bulk cargo is packed in smaller units for the ease of loading and unloading using cranes, conveyors, forklifts, or even by hand.

Let’s take a look at the term tare weight of an intermodal container, and understand its significance.