by sidoman | Sep 26, 2017 | Humanitarian & Logistics
From the archive: this column first appeared in September 2017. Names, figures and rules are as they stood at the time. One of the main challenges that the world of logistics and freight forwarding has to deal with is unpredictable weather patterns. Unfortunately, on...
by sidoman | Sep 24, 2017 | Car Imports, Automotive & Logistics
If you are like many and are wondering how to import a used Japanese car to Kenya, you are not alone. As a matter of fact, according to the Daily Nation, selling and buying used Japanese cars has never been a better business in Kenya. In 2014, alone, more than 100,000...
by sidoman | Sep 14, 2017 | Shipping Guides & Tips
Wondering how to choose the right freight forwarding company for your shipping needs? Read this for some tips: If you are a new importer or exporter, choosing a freight forwarding partner such as Sidoman, or changing your current one, can be a tough call. Every...
by sidoman | Sep 13, 2017 | Shipping Guides & Tips
What’s the connection between warehousing and freight forwarding? Warehousing and freight forwarding go hand in hand. Recently, the world of freight forwarding in Kenya was impacted heavily by the news that Africa Logistics Properties had signed Kenya’s biggest...
by sidoman | Sep 8, 2017 | Shipping Guides & Tips
“Hello, how much to ship from China?” We receive this message often, and we always answer it. But asking for a freight price without the details is like sitting down in a restaurant and asking for the bill before you have ordered. Any figure that comes...