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The most common terms used in freight forwarding
In the field of shipping and logistics, the common terms used in freight forwarding, as well as the language that appears regularly can add complexities to the shipping process. When you do not know what some of the terms mean, it can make the shipping experience...
Healthy tips for long distance truck drivers to stay healthy
Long distance truck drivers are subjected to traveling extremely long distances which can force them to be away from home for weeks or days on end. For many, this career path often leads to unhealthy lifestyles because the nature of the job is monotonous and it...
10 Safety tips to ensure that freight drivers arrive safely
Freight drivers, particularly of the long haul variety, are an essential component of the freight forwarding process. Long haul drivers ensure that goods and materials to be transported by road arrive at your doorstep safely. Although freight drivers are indispensable...
Tips to Avoid Costly Customs Mistakes
Tips to Avoid Costly Customs Mistakes From wrongly written addresses to ambiguous item descriptions, simple mistakes in the world of logistics can cost companies a pretty penny in terms of both time and money when moving international shipments. Various technological...
Which mode of transport is the best for transporting cargo?
If you are thinking of transporting cargo, the mode of transportation that you will use is a very important consideration in the shipping process. Because the logistics industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the past years, you, the customer enjoys more...
Sidoman’s Freight forwarding trends in 2018
The year has just started, which means that it is time to review the freight forwarding trends in 2018. Global trade continues to grow at an accelerating rate. The number of tons shipped by ocean containers has continued to increase over the years, from 102 million...
Amazon and Sidoman: curious similarities worth knowing about
The world has changed significantly since any of us were kids. Somewhere along the way, someone decided that walking to a brick and mortar shop to buy those dresses and trinkets that we like and place so much value on was simply too tiresome. This, opened doors for...
How to avoid buying low quality goods from China when importing
Importing quality products from China so that you can sell them online through the various e-commerce platforms available can be profitable. However, your profit margins can be affected when you buy low quality goods from China. Although an e-commerce business is...
which type of packaging should I use for export shipments
International standards for packaging are typically more stringent than any other type of t because shipments are likely going to be handled by a network of logistics and aircraft staff, as well as conveyors. At all times, it is the responsibility of the sender to...