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The importance of proper packaging in an ocean freight shipment

  From machinery and   pharmaceutical equipment   to bulk goods and personal effects, thousands of cargo are being transported every day across the globe. Whether you’re a first-time shipper or looking to relocate to a new country with your household goods, you will want to make sure your shipment arrives in good condition. And that means having adequate packaging to prevent damages while considering external factors such as conditions that your shipment may be exposed to and the amount of handling involved. The last thing you would want is to have your shipment arrive damaged, and left being unable to file an insurance claim due to improper packaging. To understand the importance of adequate packaging and how to avoid damages, we spoke to Jose de la Roche, sales director of GLT Logistics, a third-party logistics company focusing on solutions that simplify inland freight shipping processes, to get his insights and expert tips. 1. Why is proper packaging so important? It’s for the secu
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What is Freight Forwarding?

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  Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another via single or multiple carriers via air, marine, rail, or highway. The importance of freight forwarding for global trade was recognized in Canada in 1948 with the establishment of the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). CIFFA recognized that forwarding freight, whether by land, marine, rail or air requires coordination, regulation, and agreed-upon best practices to ensure that goods flow in a timely and proficient manner across borders, overseas, and throughout the world. The Principles of Freight Forwarding The principles of freight forwarding are premised on the efficient and cost-effective transfer of goods that are maintained in good condition throughout their travels.  To accomplish this, freight forwarders become experts in managing the logistics necessary to ensure that goods arrive on time. Successful trade and shipping in expanding globalized markets mean havin
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Documents for Freight Shipping: A Definitive Guide

  “I was just looking to ship a pallet to my client… so how did I end up here, with my head in my hands, wondering about the meaning of life?” Shipping documents can make an existentialist out of anyone pretty quickly, which is why  we’ve compiled a list of documents that you might need,  depending on your mode of shipping (air, ocean, or road). Common shipping documents: Bill of Lading A Bill of Lading (BOL) is a document that contains all of the basic information about your shipment, such as  the shipper’s and consignee’s addresses and contact information, the cargo information, as well as the carrier’s information. A bill of lading ,  sometimes called the waybill is the bread and butter of shipping documents. Since the BOL is signed by both the shipper and the carrier at the time of pickup, it also serves as proof of pickup and the state of the shipment. Shipping labels Shipping labels are not a standalone document, but an addition to the BOL. They are the honey to your bread and b
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