Shipping has been important to trade since trading became over five millennia ago, and used greatly by civilizations that have come and gone.  However, the growing concern about sustainability and ethical industries is an important conversation with the essence of … Continue reading →

Supply chain disruptions are defined as the interruptions of logistical movement of goods in the process of supply of raw materials from the supplier to manufacturer to retailer and lastly consumer. Supply chain  is an important element in manufacturing and … Continue reading →

The shipping delays  have rolled over through to the end of the year, with Christmas shipping this year being a bit more hectic than what is expected. The shipping and delivery industries the world over have attempted to rectify this … Continue reading →

The knock-on effect of the rising costs of fuel, employee and fuel shortages, port congestions and more that has been happening since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Rising freight rates can now be seen across all form of logistical transport, … Continue reading →

The pandemic has been impacting many industries the world over, with crude oil shipping affecting a variety of markets due to the need for energy and fuel. The International Energy Agency (EIA) released a report on the status of the … Continue reading →

As the dawn of the new year approaches, logistics experts maintain the fact that the current situation, especially in terms of truck rates will continue. The seller’s market that is prevalent due to current pandemic situation, expected increases in truck … Continue reading →

As of this month, there have been several updates with concern to the air  and sea freight market. End of November is considered extremely important concerning Christmas deliveries. Delays have been noted this year as well, often with east to … Continue reading →

The time for global digitalization has come, if there ever was a reason to get on board, it’s been because of the pandemic and the numerous lockdowns and restrictions placed across the globe. It’s affected many an industry, but with … Continue reading →

The UNCTAD (United Nations Conference of Trade and Development) has reviewed the performance of the maritime industry in 2020 and provides insights into how it fared in terms of various roll-on effects brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and how … Continue reading →

Adapting to new situations and scenarios is hard. Crisis management is hard, especially in the midst of a pandemic, there are many volatile and changing pieces that have affected various industries. However, one thing is clear, that change had to … Continue reading →