Ocean freight RFQ: 3 experts tips for professionals in 2022

Ocean freight RFQ: 3 experts tips for professionals in 2022

How can you run a successful freight RFQ? In this ultimate ocean freight procurement guide, we share 3 key topics to get in order before sending your tender: good communication, solid logistics data and dedicated and modern technology (freight procurement platforms)....
NVOCC pricing vs Freight Forwarder pricing

NVOCC pricing vs Freight Forwarder pricing

Is the distinction between NVOCCs and freight forwarders significant? This is a common question, therefore we decided to investigate it further in the following post. Read on to learn everything there is to know about NVOCCs, including their responsibilities,...
New record prices for shipping containers Shanghai  – Rotterdam

New record prices for shipping containers Shanghai – Rotterdam

Prices for containers are going through the roof (and they were already so high)International container traffic is still disrupted. Containers are extremely expensive. The fact that a major Chinese port has reopened does little to change that.The cost of shipping a...

Sea freight benchmarking best practices

Are you paying the right amount for your sea freight? Are your ocean freight rates still up to date? Sea freight benchmarking is a good practice to improve your sea freight conditions and contracts.  Despite approaching the end of the year 2016, and the Hanjin crisis...