December 20, 2017 |
With winter pretty much in full swing, those of you looking to ship out goods might be starting to worry about the cold, miserable weather that comes with the season, and how it’ll affect your parcels. Let me be the first to reassure you that any reliable courier or freight forwarder will ensure your parcels […]
December 13, 2017 |
Christmas is a busy time of year for us all, and it’s no secret that the shipping industry suffers more than most. Without good planning and execution, things can become delayed and the high volume of parcels and freight being shipped all over the world could mean more unintentional bumps and knocks along the way. […]
December 8, 2017 |
It’s no secret that the world is fighting to keep up with shipping. Nations across the world are adjusting their infrastructure at ports to cater for the constantly increasing volume of shipments that have to be dealt with, but there are a few ports that stand out amongst the lot. Here at Logistics Consult, we’ve […]
November 24, 2017 |
FOB Shipping: What Is It? If you’ve ever heard of the term ‘FOB’ shipping, you will have probably wondered what on earth it means. Well, let us tell you. ‘FOB’ means ‘Free on Board’, and refers to a commonly used Incoterm (International Commercial Terms – a set of pre-defined trade terms published by the International […]
October 23, 2017 |
When it comes to global logistics and container shipping in general, the industry is so wide and diverse that it can be difficult to keep it running smoothly and without fault. In fact, it could very well be impossible. Freight forwarders face problems every day within their businesses and the global logistics industry in general, […]
October 16, 2017 |
When thinking of trucking, a very stereotypical image can come to the minds of those who may not know much about the industry as a whole, but the question is – why? Depictions of truck drivers in movies could have a part to play in this, and so we’ve decided to look into some of […]
September 15, 2017 |
Here at Logistics Consult, we understand that the long hours spent in the driver’s seat can be exhausting. Being a freight delivery driver can be straining, but there are plenty of ways to ease the strain so you can enjoy your job again. We’ve collected together some of the best tips and tricks for freight […]
August 23, 2017 |
While you might not need college or University grades, becoming a trucker takes a very specific type of person. Here at Logistics Consult, we value speed and efficiency, and finding drivers with the means to help us fulfil our promise takes more than just find someone with a valid licence. With long hours and a […]
August 22, 2017 |
You’ve heard of train spotting. You’ve heard of bird spotting. You might have even heard of bus, car or sign spotting. But have you ever heard of container spotting? Hundreds of containers are shipped every day, but unless you are the owner of the container, it’s unlikely that you’re going to know what’s inside it, […]
August 11, 2017 |
It’s without a doubt that over all of the years international shipping has been around, some unusual, interesting, and downright strange cargo is likely to have been shipped – but not all of it is discovered. However, there are a few that are found one way or the other, and so here at Logistics Consult, […]