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Shipping vs. Downstream Distribution: Understanding Key Differences

Shipping vs. Downstream Distribution: Understanding the Difference in Supply Chain Logistics

In the world of logistics, we often use a few words interchangeably, even without understanding its concepts. Two such words are ‘Downstream Distribution’ and ‘Shipping’.…
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container ship at a port

Understanding Port Congestion: Causes and Consequences

Port congestion has become a growing concern in global trade, affecting the supply chain, causing delays, and increasing costs. This blog post aims to provide…
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How the little things add up to efficiency and reduced costs: Vehicle idling and sustainability

Managing vehicle idling during the last mile deliver

The last mile delivery is the final stage of the supply chain logistics industry, crucial for ensuring on-time delivery. However, while focusing on the final…
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CMA CGM announces rate restoration initiative for North Europe to US routes

Container line CMA CGM has announced the implementation of its Rate Restoration Initiative 5 (RRI05) starting August 15. This initiative will affect all ports of…
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IMO’s EEXI and CII regulations drive maritime emissions reduction

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) began enforcing the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations on January 1, 2023. This…
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Singapore’s GCMD completes final biofuel trial with Hapag-Lloyd and BP

Singapore’s Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully concluded its final biofuel trial in collaboration with German container firm Hapag-Lloyd and energy giant BP.…
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Shipping dangerous goods

Shipping dangerous goods? Here’s 20Cube Logistics to bail you out!

Shipping consignment is always a challenge, but when it is classified as dangerous or hazardous, it adds another layer of…
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7 TYPES OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

7 Important types of shipping containers you should know about

Every year around 11 billion tons of goods are transported through ships. From 1931 to the present day, a great…
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Green Warehousing a trend or a need

Green Warehousing, a trend or a need?

What is the need for introducing green solutions? Supply chains account for 80% of the greenhouse gas emission and impact…
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LCL Shipping

What does a customs broker do? Why are they indispensable?

Businesses utilise several types of organisations to assist them in navigating the lengthy process of transporting products across borders. Freight…
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What is the difference between a freight forwarder and a customs broker

What is the difference between a freight forwarder and a customs broker?

Importers must work with a customs broker to clear a consignment for import. They can provide insight and direction as…
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Effective ways to find good freight forwarder companies in Brisbane - Australia

Effective ways to find a good freight forwarding company in Brisbane – Australia?

Selecting the ideal freight forwarder for international or domestic freight forwarding is of similar importance to selecting a business partner.…
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