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The best shipping method for cars: RORO vs. Container Service
When importing and exporting cars from overseas, which shipping method for cars is better? RORO or container service? This age-old question has irked many, so let’s find out. People have diverse reasons and circumstances that necessitate the purchasing and the...
5 fun facts about logistics and transport
Logistics and transport are a critical part of the supply chain, which is made up of three main segments namely manufacturing, purchasing, and transportation. As such, the supply chain as we know and understand it would be inefficient without the role that...
Interesting and Unique Ways To Use Shipping Containers
Shipping containers are typically used in the world of freight and forwarding for transportation of cargo. Shipping containers have numerous uses, which is why they have been popping up everywhere. Cargo containers can be reused and recycled to come up with unique and...
What to do when dealing with damaged freight
Damaged freight is one of the worst things that can happen to you when dealing with a freight forwarder service. Imagine this: You’ve finally ordered your long-awaited PlayStation 4 Pro, but on opening the box upon delivery, something is not quite right-your console...
The impact of hurricane Irma on logistics and freight forwarding
One of the main challenges that the world of logistics and freight forwarding has to deal with is unpredictable weather patterns. Unfortunately, on Sunday, September 10th, hurricane Irma passed over the Florida Keys. At this point, Hurricane Irma had been categorized...
How to import used Japanese cars to Kenya
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...
How to choose the right freight forwarding company for shipping
Selecting the right freight forwarding company or logistics partner like Sidoman Investment Group, or changing your current freight forwarding company can be a tough call. Learn how to pick the right freight forwarding company for your international shipping needs.
Warehousing and Freight forwarding
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...
Don’t be a Freight forwarding sucker: Tips for getting accurate freight forwarding quote pricing
To import or export your goods at an international level, you need to get an accurate freight quote so that you can get a general idea of how much the entire process will cost you.