Choosing the right warehousing to support a successful supply chain is as crucial as any other part of the process. Learn which key factors to consider when selecting your most effective warehousing solution.
The Ultimate Guide to Export Packing
Incoterms® (or International Commercial Terms) are a series of commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in an effort to aid communication between buyers and sellers.
Incoterms® explained
Incoterms® (or International Commercial Terms) are a series of commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in an effort to aid communication between buyers and sellers.
Types of Shipping Containers
Shipping containers, technically known as ‘intermodal containers’ are used to transport a large proportion of the world’s long distance freight generated by international trade.
Temperature Controlled Transport
Temperature controlled transport isn’t new – as far back as the 1840s refrigerated cars were used to transport dairy and seafood and keep them cool.
What is IATA?
IATA stands for the International Air Transport Association. It’s the global trade association for the world’s airlines and everything air transport related, representing some 290 carriers across 120 different countries and accounting for 82% of total air traffic.
What is ISPM 15?
ISPM 15 is not as complicated as it sounds. It stands for the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures no.15 and simply refers to the required international standards of treatment that must be applied to solid wood used to ship products between countries.
What Are the Benefits of Using Air Freight?
We’re pretty sure that just about every person in the world would rather take a flight for journeys taking longer than a couple of hours, as opposed to being shipped or driven.
SOLAS VGM – Update on solutions for overseas origin
Where such services are available for Method 1, Pinnacle can arrange for loaded containers to be weighed at the origin port or an approved weighing facility. Otherwise the shipper must provide the VGM under Method 2.
SOLAS VGM – Update on solutions
New regulation is effective July 1, 2016. Most major UK ports have confirmed they are offering container weighing services for Method 1.