Tag

global shipping criteria

278 articles from the Four Winds library.

All tags

278 articles

Articles in global shipping criteria

Newest first

The basics of bulky goods logistics

Nowadays, there’s a huge demand for shipping heavy and bulky items such as vehicles, for example. This demand is a product of e-commerce expansion year over year, especially since the pandemic. Shipping and logistics companies have a lot of work to do. However, bulky items are not easily transportable from one place to another. There’s…

Supply chain lessons learned during the pandemic

The time has come to reflect and learn from the repercussions of Covid-19. Many jump at the opportunity to blame panic buying for half-empty stores and less variety of products. However, the issue runs much deeper. The inability of the supply chain staff to meet the rising demand and constant inspections and strict limitations slowing…

How shippers can make up for lost time in 2021

The global Covid – 19 pandemic has thrown everything off balance. Nearly every type of business in the world was affected by the consequences. Four Winds Saudi Arabia is no exception to this. Even though there have been problems, the performances varied greatly, even within the same countries and industries. Shipping and logistics companies are…

Why is supply chain risk management important

Supply chain risk management is an operation that combines two processes into one: Supply Chain and Risk Management. Supply Chain Risk Management Process is a strategic process to recognize, monitor, evaluate, and reduce the risks of all companies, including shipping and logistics companies. These strategies help in managing the operational risks. It is done by…

The art of packing a shipping container

Whether you are moving or simply shipping goods from one side of the world to another, you are bound to use a shipping company. As you already know, shipping containers are the best possible way to achieve such a thing. And as you are shipping container from Canada to Saudi Arabia, you must find an…

The benefits of multimodal transportation

If your business is not possible without freight and transportation services, there is no better place to be right now. Whether you have experience with transporting your goods or planning to start your job yet, just keep reading. Our experts from one of the finest logistics companies in the Middle East today will discuss the…

Reasons to choose intermodal transportation

Intermodal transportation is becoming more and more popular as we speak. Many shipping and logistics companies offer this transportation method since it combines different ways of transporting goods. You can mix two or more transportation modes- whether it is a road, rail, sea, or air freight. You don’t have to worry about your cargo since in…

Logistics sector expectations in 2022

As we all know logistics sector is one of the biggest industries all around the globe. This industry is constantly growing. It is the sector of commerce that handles all the processes that are responsible for transport all around the world. Reliable shipping and logistics companies organize the Import and export of various pieces of…

Types of cargo marine ports can handle

Goods used or needed today are transported domestically as well as internationally due to today’s global economy. Every product may require a particular handling or transportation method. Maritime trade is made possible by cargo terminals. In the course of a good’s journey from manufacturing to retail, water plays a critical role. Over 90% of goods…