Many a time, you would feel disheartened to know that the cargo you booked has not reached the destination port on time. What are the causes for such delays, and why do freight forwarders have no control over such situations?
Leaving spaces inside cargo holds and containers results in loss of revenue for the carriers and shippers. Our blog, "What is Broken Stowage and why is it necessary to reduce its occurrence?" explains how you can maximize revenue from every voyage.
Shipping containers might appear as a simple metal box externally, but they are made up of different components that play their respective roles. Our blog, "Understanding the components that make up a shipping container" tells more.
Shipping containers cost dear as an initial investment, but with good care and attention, you get decades of trouble-free service. Our blog, "What can you do to extend the life of your shipping containers?" explains the ways to care for them.
Container ship engines are gigantic workhorses more powerful than a thousand car engines working together. Our blog, "Engaging facts on container ship engines" explores further.
In February 2007, the container ship MV Limari collapsed in Damietta, Egypt because of stack overweight. Incorrect weight declaration of shipping containers proves detrimental to the stability and safety of shipping vessels. Our blog "Why is it vital to declare the correct weight of shipping containers?" explains the consequences of wrong weight declaration.
Know more about the recent mishap involving a cargo vessel "Ever Forward" near Baltimore which is reminiscent of the fate of "Ever Given" that got stranded in the Suez Canal just a year back.
Shipping containers are enormously bulky and need specialized handling. Our blog "What are the different ways to lift shipping containers safely?" explains the different types of container lifting equipment in use.
Forklift pockets constitute an important element in shipping containers, serving to balance, lift and move the containers safely over short distances.
Different types of floorboards inside shipping containers serve a multitude of purposes. They add strength, durability, and an aesthetic finish to the container floors.