In the shipping industry, various types of insurance are essential to protect against potential risks and losses during the transportation of goods. Here are the main types of insurance typically involved in shipping: 1. Marine Cargo Insurance Marine cargo insurance covers the loss or damage of goods while in transit by sea. This type of…

Each mode of freight transportation—road, sea, air, and rail—offers distinct advantages, and the choice often depends on factors such as the nature of the cargo, destination, time sensitivity, cost considerations, and environmental impact. Here are the benefits of each type of freight transportation: Road Freight:Flexibility: Road transportation is highly flexible, allowing for door-to-door delivery services,…

As part of celebrations for golden week, also called National Day, a major holiday is coming up in China from Saturday 1st October for a week, officially ending on the 7th but with effects lasting until the 10th. It has been celebrated in mainland China and Hong Kong since 2000. The holiday was implemented by…

It has been decided that plans for a 6th terminal will be halted to keep costs down whilst the 3rd runway is being built.   Heathrow published its half yearly report last month, which made no mention of the proposed plans.  Instead it stated that further investment in terminals 2 and 5 will go ahead…

Manufactured by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and following on from a successful run of ground evaluations, the AG600 is expected to take off from land for the first time this month. With a maximum take off weight of 53.5 tonnes, the amphibious plane is similar in size to a boeing 737. It…

The latest figures from Drewry's Sea and Air Shipper Insight report show that average ‘all-in’ air freight rates across 21 major east-west trade lanes increased by 7.9% year on year in March to reach $2.84 per kg. Prices were also up on February levels when airlines achieved an average price across the trade lanes of…

2016 saw a record loss for the cargo division of the Air France KLM group. The French-Dutch airline recorded a full-year operating loss of €244m, compared with a €245m loss in 2015. This was a 14% year on year decline as a result of structural industry overcapacity and a decline in traffic of 6.3% to…

For this month only, we would like to offer our loyal customers free customs clearance on any air freight bookings made! We have electronic links to all UK airports. This means that our team can skilfully arrange customs clearance for your cargo. With knowledge of all customs clearance procedures, home use, CFSP, IPR, OPR and warehousing…

The experiment, in Lithia Florida, involved launching a drone from the top of a vehicle, delivering its package and returning by itself, all whilst the delivery driver is able to continue driving at the same time. “This test is different than anything we’ve done with drones so far. It has implications for future deliveries, especially…