Big Data and port logistics
Big Data is revolutionising the business world across all sectors and as to be expected, expectations are high in regard to its use in ports logistics.
Bilogistik news
Documentation necessary for foreign trade
International freight transport is a complex issue in legal terms, and the documentation it requires proves it. This kind of exportation requires very precise paperwork. In addition to other reasons, this is to fulfil the contract and comply with authority controls in the countries through which the merchandise travels.
Maritime chartering: the contract that gets freight moving
Maritime chartering is the most commonly used formula when it comes to sea freight transport. We are having a look at these contracts.
Special features of biomass bulk transport
One of the challenges faced by the energy sector is the replacement of polluting fuels with other renewable sources such as biomass. Understanding biomass and their specific handling and storage requirements is essential.
The best way to transport freight-by air or sea?
When it comes to international transport, this boils down to just two: sea and air. How do you know when it is more convenient to transport our freight by air or by sea?
Ro-Ro vessels, roll-on roll-off cargo by sea
“Ro-Ro” stands for the operation of ships or vessels that transport roll-on roll-off cargo, i.e., automobiles, trucks or commercial vehicles.
The steady growth of air cargo transport
Air cargo transport is riding high worldwide. This is vouched by the global air cargo figures, which have grown by 4.1% in April 2018, as compared with the same month the previous year.
LNG, CNG and LPG: full steam ahead for road transport
LNG, CNG and LPG are just a few of these acronyms articulated around gas, a much cleaner fuel that will allow freight to be transported with greater efficiency and autonomy.
Stowage in road freight transport
Stowage is an essential process in roadway freight transport. If done incorrectly or negligently, it can lead to a lot of headache. And even more serious, it can cause accidents.
Challenges and opportunities for the customs sector at the 26th ASAPRA Conference
The 26th Conference of ASAPRA was held in Barcelona from 5 to 7 June last. ASAPRA is a body that brings together customs chambers, federations, associations and unions of agents, shippers and brokers from Latin America, Spain and Portugal.
The future of road freight transport
Road transport studies have managed to predict how much quicker, more affordable, autonomous and environmentally-friendly it is going to be.
The role of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) in the decarbonisation of road transport
Freight transport is currently one of the main vectors in the consumption of fossil fuels. The processes developed in the sector will have a direct and very significant effect on the decarbonisation process and compliance with the 2050 goal.
