Why Delays Occur During the forwarding process, there are many instances where delays may occur. It is important to consider these potential delays when booking a journey especially over these coming months. These delays fall beyond the control of freight forwarders like ourselves but our team does work to attempt to minimise where we can.  […]

Understanding Ocean Freight Ocean Freight is the process of transiting cargo overseas. This can be done in containers (LO/LO) or via the movement of trucks (RO/RO). This occurs in both long haul and short sea feeder routes. There are many Shipping Companies     Lift-On/ Lift-Off Lift-On/ Lift-Off is the process of stock being moved […]

Source: Dublin Port The Major Ports of Ireland Ireland, like the UK, is an island nation. Therefore, their ports are their main gateways into accessing trade with Europe and the World. Here are 5 of Ireland’s largest ports.  Port of Dublin Dublin is Ireland’s leading port and handles approximately 80% of all containers that enters […]

What Container do I need? There are numerous types of containers, each with a specific purpose. When planning a journey, it is important to know which type you need. Standard containers are 8 ft by 20 ft with 40ft options existing too.  Double Door  Has doors on both ends to make loading and unloading easier. […]

Changes to the Gemini AE19 service Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced that they will be conducting a structural change on one of the Gemini Services, the AE19 service. The route will now return to its Trans-Suez route instead of the longer Cape of Good Hope route.  This change is set to be immediate, with the […]

Ports of China China is one of the world’s leading economies and has 7 of the top 10 largest global ports. These ports are incredibly advanced and offer a range of benefits. These ports are all part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk road and are involved in numerous global trade routes. Port of Shanghai […]