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Shipping quotes to inspire
Here at Sidoman, we have always insisted on the importance of getting accurate freight forwarding quotes. Today, however, we will be dealing with quotes of different variety- inspirational quotes, that is. To get you through this gloomy July weather, here are some...
The biggest international container shipping companies in the world
The shipping industry today is a massive, multi-billion dollar business and it is the driving force behind today’s contemporary economy. Shipping accounts for about 90 percent of the world’s trade; it carries goods in quantities that any other mode of transportation...
Loading a shipping container- How it is done (PART 2)
Loading a shipping container with cargo When it comes to loading a shipping container with cargo, the process has to be planned meticulously for it to be a success. Container ships are loaded with other smaller portable cargo compartments that are known as freight or...
Loading a shipping container- How it is done (PART 1)
The process of loading a shipping container is long and tedious but it has to be done right every single time to avoid costly accidents. For every reliable freight forwarder, the successful shipment of your cargo is always the central goal. Try as...
The complex nature of shipping pharmaceuticals
In the wide range of services offered by the shipping industry, shipping pharmaceuticals is one of the most sensitive tasks for freight forwarders to deal with. Pharmaceuticals are extremely delicate and they are often expensive. As such, they require a high level of...
How to pick a Freight forwarder for shipping pharmaceuticals
All businesses that require shipping services need their shipments to be transported safely and smoothly. This means ensuring that nothing is damaged, lost, late and that there are no unexpected surprises. This is especially true when shipping pharmaceuticals because...
Maritime piracy and the most affected regions in the world
The danger of maritime piracy has become extremely real in the past few years. The plague of maritime pirates has become so real that it has even inspired the creation of Hollywood dramas and movies such as Captain Philips. The troublesome nature has become a source...
Common misconceptions about ocean freight
Have you come across any common misconceptions about ocean freight? Shipping, which refers to the carriage of goods by water, has played a noteworthy role in the expansion and progress of human society over the centuries. Shipping was one of the only crucial links...
Global shipping is about to be carbon-free
The supply chain in the logistics industry has always been plagued by green issues. Although international shipping is already by far the most eco-friendly mode of commercial transport, it is a well-known fact that CO2 emissions from the industry as a whole, which...