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Can Cargo Transport Capacity in the Danube River Be Increased?

MTS Logistics

Today, water transport of cargoes is considered to be the cheapest and cleanest transportation method. The Erie Canal project is a great example in this regard that made New York the Empire State by reaching Midwest’s Belt regions. The Danube River has also been used for cargo transport for years.

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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

Incorrect cargo details and/or misdeclaration of cargo and its details has been the bane of many shipping lines over the years. The consequences of cargo and weight misdeclaration were so severe that the IMO had to implement SOLAS VGM regulations. For over two years now TT Club has been promoting its Cargo Integrity campaign.

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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, the rapid increase in the price of oil to over $100 a barrel for WTI is sure to result in additional inflation in our current inflationary environment. Of course, fuel shortages can cause factory production delays that can subsequently hinder downstream production processes. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Air Cargo Pharma Benchmarking Initiative

Logistics Business Magazine

Air freight experts at Tim Consult have launched the special Market Intelligence Initiative ‘MII Pharma Air Cargo’, aimed at providing pharmaceutical industry specialists with a trusty guide through the labyrinthine world of temperature-controlled global air freight markets. So the data is fully grounded in the business.

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Seaborne Cargo Throughput Increase in Port of Hamburg

Logistics Manager

In 2019 seaborne cargo throughput rose to 136.6 With seaborne cargo throughput up by 1.1 The marked increase in container handling, growth in total seaborne cargo throughput, and the disproportionate leap in environment-friendly rail borne hinterland traffic, all show that the Port of Hamburg is on the right course.

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TT Club Supports UK Crime Agency Targeting Cargo Theft

Logistics Business Magazine

The Freight Unit of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) has been involved in numerous theft cases related to cargo crime in the UK; most recently acting to recover £200,000 of stolen goods. In the normal course of events, these goods risk disposal or destruction.

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LOST AT SEA: Protecting Your Shipments with Marine Insurance

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Cargo ship ONE Apus loses more than 1,800 containers in Pacific storm.”. While this example may seem extreme, this incident happened in late 2020, and there have been several other similar incidents since. So, what causes cargo to go overboard? Imagine shipping a vehicle to a destination across the Pacific Ocean.

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