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A Comprehensive Guide to Shipping to Nhava Sheva – Everything You Need to Know
The Port of Nhava Sheva, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is India’s largest container port and one of the most important hubs for international trade. It is on the western coast of India, near Mumbai, and is the main entry point for international trade into India. It is the busiest container port in India […]
Sustainable Logistics: Definition, Strategy & Applicability
The demand for sustainability in logistic operations is increasing faster than ever. Contrary to the belief that cutting costs in the logistics department can serve more profits to a business, it’s quite the opposite now. With increasing environmental awareness among business leaders and the public, sustainable logistics is serving as the key to keeping your company […]
7 ways to avoid common freight and shipping fraud
1. Be rate savvy Competitive pricing is great, but a scammer posing as an ocean freight forwarder may be trying to lure you in with an extremely reduced rate. Do your research by gathering a range of quotes from other freight forwarders to get an idea of what a shipment typically costs. It is all […]
Port Everglades Gets $32 Million Grant for Sea Level Rise Infrastructure
Port Everglades was awarded a $32 million grant this week to mitigate environmental threats from flooding and sea level rise and ensure continued access for marine vessels. This grant is part of more than $275 million for resilience projects issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The port will use the Resilient Florida Infrastructure […]
DP World confirms winning bid for new mega box terminal in India
DP World has announced that it has won a major concession to develop, operate and maintain a new container terminal at Deendayal port in Gujarat, on the western coast of India. The contract was awarded by the Deendayal Port Authority on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis. Specifically, the project involves the construction of a mega-container terminal […]
Vietnam wants to double inland container handling
Vietnam’s government is considering investing up to US$800 million to add more inland container depots (ICDs) in the country by 2030. According to the 2021-2030 ICD Development Plan that the Ministry of Transport submitted to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, ICD development will be focused on major ports such as Hai Phong in the country’s […]