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...

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...

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...

How to choose the right freight forwarding company for shipping

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, selecting the right freight forwarding company or logistics partner like Sidoman Investment Group, or changing your...