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 Air cargo peak season explained

It is time to talk about air cargo peak season. Because air freight’s annual autumn and winter peak season has arrived. And, it is important to say that it arrived a month early. There are many reasons for it. Due to a combination of factors. Those factors include manufacturing production delays and ocean freight turmoil.…

Items you can not ship by air

People who plan a long-distance move have several shipping options to choose from: by land, sea, and air. In relation to other choices, air freight services have certain benefits. Some of these include fast shipment of goods, high security, i.e. a small chance of damage or theft, and cost-effectiveness. Upon opting for this shipping method,…

How can companies reduce transportation costs in 2021

The past year as well as this one got affected by the pandemic situations and all businesses were impacted. Yes, shipping to Saudi Arabia got a bit more difficult as well. But with the right company and proper organization, you can still execute shipments on time. The only question is – how to reduce transportation…

What will affect shipping costs in 2022

Shipping costs have skyrocketed since the pandemic started. There is now a vicious competition going on for freight capacity. And that has become the new normal, and it will probably last. Companies like Four Winds Saudi Arabia has faced a lot of challenges trying to overcome the issue of higher shipping costs. The new capacities…

Transportation strategy for valuable cargo

Transportation of goods is always a tricky venture. Especially if it involves precious stuff such as jewelry, artwork, electronics, or alcohol, the stakes are even higher. Transportation strategy for valuable cargo must involve any available tool to avoid the risk of damage. Experienced logistics companies such as Four Winds Saudi Arabia are aware of special…

How port congestion affects global trade

Perhaps this is a time for you to relocate. And, of course, you want your precious belongings to bring with you. However, if you planning an international move, your items might need to be shipped. That’s why it is important to think and plan carefully. Since it might make transporting your belongings late and past…

The ongoing air cargo issues – explained

Every kind of cargo shipping faces challenges from time to time. Some of those challenges are specific to certain types of shipping, some are universal. Companies like Four Winds Saudi Arabia has faced a certain number of challenges during the pandemic. A lot of them are still existing. Read on to find out more about…

How to prevent the rise of shipping delays in 2021

Avoiding delivery delays is a very important question. It has gotten tremendously easier to do business since e-commerce was invented. You don’t need to visit a physical shop in order to purchase the items you need. You can do it from the comfort of your home whenever you want and get it on your doorstep.…

How to explain a late delivery to a customer

There are hundreds of thousands of shipments traveling in all directions all over the globe each day. And like in any business, there is always a chance for unfortunate events or delays. Although, if you have a proper freight forwarder in Saudi Arabia those chances are lower. But still, there is still a possibility that…

Advantages of insurance for goods in transit

Shipping and moving goods around the world are among the most common everyday things that are happening all over the world in countless ways just as you are reading this sentence. Billions of dollars worth of goods of all sorts are constantly on the move. Not all of them make it to their final destination.…