6 Different Types of Warehouse and their Advantages
Warehousing is one of the backbones of the supply chain as it is directly related to the management of customers and customer service. It centres hold a special place in the heart of logistics and supply chain professionals. These secure facilities are where all the activity of a company happens. The basic objective of warehouse […]
How to calculate CBM in the simplest way possible
A freight forwarder performs the business of shipping and moving of the clients’ perishable and non-perishable goods internationally. There are different methods in which the prices are being calculated. IN this post, we show you Learn how to calculate CBM. Freight Forwarders arrange international shipments of goods on behalf of their clients. The prices […]
Cold Chain Management: Understanding some Key Elements & Global Values
Are you into importation of pharmaceutical drugs or goods? Do you import and export large scale frozen food business and perishable items such as frozen food, fruits, live snails, and related? You might recall that before the invention of refrigerated container, vans and trucks, pharmaceutical products as well as fresh produce could only be transported […]
What You Need to Know About Dry Bulk Shipping, Liquid Bulk, and Break Bulk
You probably also wondered how products like pens, phones, eyeglasses, and other plastic products all started. Every single such product started as either powder forms or resin pellets and those were transported via dry bulk transportation. If there is one aspect of shipping that needs proper understanding, Liquid bulk, breakbulk, and dry bulk shipping are […]
Quick Tips for Processing and Obtaining a Temporary Import License in Nigeria
In international trade, there are cases where goods or items imported are carried out temporarily for a particular purpose. These items are special and serve within a brief period, and are then re-exported away to their origin or anywhere else. In processing a temporary import license in Nigeria, there are certain important details to be […]
How to start Charcoal Exportation Business in Nigeria
Some times ago, some clients asked us how to go about with Charcoal Exportation, so we have decided to share with you this essential guide. How to start charcoal exportation business in Nigeria. We bring you this rich information from a wealth of experience as the No. 1 Customs Clearing and Freight Shipping Company in Nigeria. […]
5 Signs you Might be Dealing with Fraudulent Freight Forwarders Right Now
Every single day welcomes new search for professional freight forwarding agents or companies to either kickstart new shipping/logistics experience or probably replace an existing Forwarder for any reason. Most of the time, some importers have fallen in the hands of fraudulent freight forwarders The reason why the consignees seek professional freight forwarders is in order […]
Dealing with the New Normal in Logistics in 2021
The world is currently dealing with a situation that was birthed by a threatening virus. Currently, its effect on international trade, especially in logistics, has welcomed everyone to a new normal. In this post, we identify some important things to do in dealing with the new normal in Logistics in 2021. You see, running a […]
Benefits of Direct Shipping and Consolidation Shipping by Air
Direct Shipping and Air Cargo Consolidation (also called ‘Consol’ – in short) are some of the oldest means of shipping by air. In this post, we go a bit detailed in differentiating them, and also explaining some benefits of Direct shipping and Consolidation shipping by Air. Both methods of shipping are used for general goods, […]
Everything you need to know about Reefer Containers
Do you have frozen and/or perishable items to import to Nigeria? There is no point being afraid your perishable and frozen foods might get spoilt before they reach Nigeria. Importing perishables and frozen foods is also profitable. The 6 Types of Shipping Containers There are 6 types of shipping containers used in freight forwarding, as […]