Last-minute logistics may suppose delays and extra costs in the shipment of the merchandise. To avoid this, you have to plan ahead, have transportation alternatives and work hand in hand with a trusted freight forwarder.
European Community Shipowner’s Association (ECSA) has announced the 10 priorities on which maritime logistics will be based in the next five years, being this a strategic vision for the future.
Operation Brock is one of the new concepts that emerged with the proximity of Brexit, which will greatly affect road transport between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Containers are key pieces of international logistics by allowing goods to arrive safely at their destination. Here we leave you the codes that every container must carry to be able to be controlled along the supply chain.
The size of the ship varies depending on the commercial routes they follow, the berthing ports and the cargo the carry, being this an extremely important aspect to take into account when transporting goods.
World Maritime Day commemorates the work of IMO throughout its history. This year, as a central theme, the focus has been placed on the presence of women in the sector and on the development of systems for safe navigation.
Paperwork is one of the biggest headaches that affect importers and exporters when making your shipments. This article is going to look at what customs clearance is and what we can do to speed it up as much as possible, […]
Logistics peak season implies great challenges for international trade. This 2019 can be further complicated with the entry of new factors.
The Poseidon Principles are the agreements signed between IMO and the main financial entities that seek to reduce emissions in maritime transport.
Value Added Logistics allows to provide a complete service that meets all the expectations and needs of the client. In Bilogistik we are experts in the integral management of transport through VAL services.
Shipment logistical support is a complex operation involving multiple factors. With so many variables, it is relatively easy for any goods to come across them while on the way to their destination. Setbacks such as delays, cargo being detained, and […]
The logistics sector is getting ready to deal with the significant changes that will be introduced once the EU Customs Code (UCC) comes into force in May 2019. Port terminals operating as temporary storage facilities (TSFs) and total changeover to […]
The nature of international trade changes, and with it, the need to update a fundamental mechanism to facilitate negotiations and contracts: Incoterms. 1 January 2020, these new standards will enter in force. The International Chamber of Commerce is currently giving […]
Containers are a basic instrument, without which logistics would make no sense, particularly in the case of ocean transport. After all, it is estimated that more than 20 million containers worldwide are on the move at any single time. Choosing […]
January 2020 is a key date marked in red on sea transport calendars. Or should we say in green, as new environmental regulation limiting the emission of sulphur oxides comes into force. IMO 2020 is good news for the planet, […]
Sea freight is the most commonly used formula and contract when it comes to sea freight transport. However, it is very complicated to calculate its price since it is subject to numerous variables, making essential the figure of a reliable freight forwarder.
This new Regulation establishing a European Maritime Single Window implies that port formaties will only need to be filled in once, avoiding duplicates and unnecesary copies.
Shipbrokers are key figures as essential middlemen in maritime logistics. Consequently, from July on, its presence will be mandatary during port operations.