In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Brussels, attention is again being called to the security of the world's transportation systems. Concerns about port security, airport security and the inspection of cargo being transported on planes, trucks and ships have been at the forefront of the industry for a number of years. In 2012, the Obama administration failed to meet its goal of inspecting 100% of incoming container freight when it arrives at US ports. The government pushed this deadline back to 2016 - which is now upon us.
The slump in commodity prices over the last few months, combined with an economy in China which is leaning towards recession have combined to decrease shipments of manufactured items and raw materials around the globe. World trade volumes increased by only 1.5 percent from September to November compared with the same window in 2015. It's clear that volume growth has been significantly weaker during the current economic expansion than during previous cycles, but it has slowed even more since early 2015.
We talk a lot about how to help reduce freight damage claims when preparing your shipments for transit, but often, protecting product while it's being stored in your facility is overlooked. To that end, we've asked some experts for a few tips on reducing damage to product at your warehouse, and wanted to share these few tips with you.
With 2015 officially over, some of our clients are already wondering what to expect in 2016 when it comes to freight rates. There are several factors that lend themselves to a decrease in freight costs which can help shippers to increase their bottom lines. First, the worldwide fleet of containerships that are idle and not sailing as frequently as they could be is at an all time high. Carriers are finally taking action when it comes to rates to address the global circumstances. Between now and the summer peak season, ocean freight rates may decrease.
Traditionally, security checks for air cargo shipments are performed by trained dogs and security officers. The increase in global air cargo over the past decade, however, has presented an increased need for additional security systems to screen cargo. Systems that are being used today include X-Rays and other explosive scanning devices. In the last 6 years. the TSA has expanded its use of canine detection teams, which conduct primary and secondary screening of air cargo. While all cargo is screened, the emphasis is on freight which will be moved on passenger airliners.
A new report warns us about air pollution from ships in the high Arctic, to increase air pollution from shipping.
Although the report is called “Air pollution from marine vessels in the U.S. High Arctic in 2025,” its findings are of concern to the entire Arctic region.
It is estimated that shipping could increase in the next 10 years anywhere from 150 percent to 600 percent due to Arctic ice melt,
The GlobalForwarding.com team shares come common types of delivery locations in this week's blog!
Business Addresses
Most trucking companies define a business as any active organization that is zoned commercial or industrial and is open to the public during normal business hours.
