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Questions 3PL companies must have answers to

If you are a new business owner, especially in import & export business, search for 3PL companies could be quite challenging. You are just getting adjusted to the ways of leading a business, and some help couldn’t hurt. Therefore, we are here to provide you with some useful pieces of information. Also, there are some…

Cold chain challenges in 2021

So, there are many challenges when it comes to the transportation of certain materials especially over long distances. Certain types of transported items are temperature sensitive and need extra attention at all points of the logistical chain. Because of this, it is important to talk about cold chain challenges in 2021 especially if you are…

Duties of customs officers

Moving or traveling to or from Saudi Arabia surely led to being in contact with customs officers. But, have you ever wondered what are their duties? If you had any work done with shipping and logistics companies, especially across the borders, you also dealt with them. They are professionals who have one job- and that is…

Guide to moving your office from Jeddah to Bahrain

A relocation process is never a simple one. A great deal of planning and research beforehand is what makes it possible. Furthermore, everybody knows what to expect when they’re moving houses and people usually have experience with this sort of relocation. However, moving your office from Jeddah to Bahrain is a completely different ballgame. If…

Common mistakes in import & export

Being an active participant in the trading industry can allow you to flourish in the business world. It can bring you prosperity, stable income, and financial safety. However, as is the case with any other branch, you have to be careful and strategical about it. Whether you are already on the right track, or facing…

How to choose between ocean and air freight

There are 2 types of freight you can choose from when you ship goods abroad: airplane and ship. For commercial purposes, it’s important to carefully examine the needs of your clients, and pick your option accordingly. This will have a direct impact on your business operations, and consequently will impact the success of your work.…

RORO shipping vs container shipping

RORO is short for roll on, roll off. When people look to ship their vehicles overseas, mostly they look into it. This is mainly because RORO is less expensive than container shipping. Besides the price, there are many differences between these two shipping methods. Our experts at shipping and logistics companies will share few more…

E-commerce warehousing in 2021; all you need to know

There are some things about e-commerce warehousing in 2021 you should know about. For starters, e-commerce warehousing is the process of storing items that will be sold online. So, basically, this is preparation for items for online selling. Most shipping companies do this exactly – they prepare their goods for sale. Even more, the National…

How to spot an unprofessional 3PL

With the market growing exponentially and the globalization movement, the world has seen many changes. This also becomes visible in how the shipping process changes and doing business takes on a new face. Companies aren’t always equipped to handle new customers and spikes in sales. When it becomes too much for a single company to…

5 books to help you understand logistics

From an idea to execution, from a product to a placement. Work isn’t based only on ideas. We need to manage every step and plan it out correctly so we can succeed in a task. Logistics management is the means of managing a work process. It handles everything from data to materials, production, and more.…