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How to have a successful career in freight and forwarding
So, you’re thinking about a career in freight and forwarding- congratulations! A career in freight and forwarding can be extremely rewarding because international trade is a tremendously huge and profitable industry. Don’t get us wrong here; a career in freight...
The best type of packaging for your export shipments
International standards for packaging are typically more stringent than any other type of transportation 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...
How to label your packages for export
The last phase of packing your product for export effectively is always labeling. Parcels can travel thousands of miles through modern and sophisticated global networks before they finally reach their destinations. To ensure that your packages are always delivered in...
Musings of My Trans-Atlantic Tour [Part 3]
This is Part Three of a three-part blog post. If you missed Part One click HERE. If you missed Part Two click HERE. I began this blog post by drawing parallels, and I shall conclude by doing the same. Getting to interact with the Canadian and American people,...
The biggest and busiest ports in Africa
Kenya and Tanzania have long competed to have the bragging rights for the biggest and most important ports in East Africa. With the Kenyan government currently finish up a huge new port in Lamu while the Tanzania authorities develop one in Bagamoyo, the competition...
Mistakes that you should avoid when importing from China
Ask anyone and they will let you know that the process of importing from China can get extremely complicated. In Sidoman’s capacity as the leading freight forwarding company in Kenya, we regularly work with a lot of new importers especially those looking to start...
Adventures of My Trans-Atlantic Tour [Part Two]
This is Part Two of a three-part blog post. If you missed Part One click HERE. On 14th September, I bid adieu to Canada by road from Ottawa to Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA). Ordinarily the road trip would take 18 hours if you were to drive all the way non-stop, but...
Important questions that your freight broker should ask you
Selecting the right freight broker to entrust the movement of your goods with is pertinent if you are to have a pleasant shipping experience. As such, going for the right freight broker is just as important as choosing your lawyer or an accountant for your business. A...
Adventures of My Trans-Atlantic Tour [Part One]
Coming to America... This is Part One of a three-part blog post. The 80s romance-comedy ‘Coming to America’ is a classic favourite for movie aficionados. It is highly unlikely that those who were born in the era of VCDs, DVDs, flash disks and most recently Cloud...