Demurrage, Detention and Port Storage: What Kenyan Importers Pay For

by sidoman | Mar 29, 2019 | Customs & Clearing

The cargo is cleared. The duty is paid. The truck has delivered and the goods are on your shelves. Then, a week later, an invoice arrives like a guest who missed the wedding but still expects to be fed. It says demurrage. Or detention. Sometimes both. These charges...

Types of sea transport vessels used in ocean freight

by sidoman | Nov 5, 2018 | Sea & Air Freight

Sea transport is a dynamic industry. Sea transport accounts for about 90% of global trade. Due to the size or volume of some cargo, sometimes it is economically unviable to move consignments by any other means other than sea transport. Ocean freight is the most...

International shipping organizations involved in importing and exporting

by sidoman | Aug 31, 2018 | Shipping Guides & Tips

International shipping organizations and bodies play an instrumental role in global importing and exporting. These international bodies play various roles including regulating maritime safety standards, as well as assisting developing countries to attain stability and...

Maritime piracy and the most affected regions in the world

by sidoman | May 3, 2018 | Sea & Air Freight

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

by sidoman | Apr 26, 2018 | Sea & Air 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...