Early Modern Shipping Industri In Egypt With the development of the carrack, the west moved into a new era of building the first regular ocean going vessels. These were of unprecedented size, complexity and cost. Shipyards became large industrial complexes and the ships built were financed by consortia of investors.The shipbuilding industry in Imperial China reached its height during the Sung Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, and early Ming...more
Quick Facts to Know about International Freight Shipping International freight shipping is a must when you are transporting your goods, or commercial cargo to another country. With several cargo and freight companies in the market, it often becomes too very confusing to know which one is good for your requirements and which one is really bad. You need to keep in your mind that in the competitive international market, only those...more
Car shipping overseas Car shipping has never been simpler for anyone looking to move overseas, you have two options to consider the first being roll on/roll off (roro). Roll on/roll off vessels sail mostly from and to the ports of Southampton, Sheerness, Immingham or Bristol, etc from weekly to monthly services being offered depending on the port of arrival. Roll on/roll off vessels cater for any vehicle as long as it has wheels, steering and brakes. From boats, caravans, motorhomes, tractors, plant machinery right through to a car and a motorcycle can be shipped. Roro shipping tends to be the most cost effective way to ship overseas but unfortunately not every overses port operates a roro facility and can only accept container vessels. The advantage container shipping has over roll on/roll off is that personal effects can also be placed inside and around the vehicle inside the container. Shipping lines that operate the roll on/roll off service stipulate that no items whatsoever shall be placed inside the vehicle and will in fact refuse your vehicle entry at the dock gate if any items are found when inspecting the vehicle.We can ship both 20ft and 40ft...more
Freight Forwarding Companies: Their Role in Shipping Industry Freight services are also known to assist various other tasks such as goods export to many different nations all across the globe. It is simply not possible to survive without these fantastic services. Most businesses across the globe would not be able to transport crucial...more
Mustang UK Buyer Guide for shipping a Mustang to the UK for import Still the most popular vehicle we are importing is the 2005-2009 Mustang GT, with a 4.6 V8 it puts out over 300bhp through the rear wheels and turns heads wherever it goes in the UK, so what is owning one over here like and what should you look out for when buying...more
Car Shipping Quote - Use This Decision Making Tool Before Hiring Any Company When you are going to be hiring a transport company to help you get your automobile to a new destination, do you use a car shipping quote to help you be confident that the right company is hired? If you don't, then you need to start because this is a great tool for helping you make the best choice possible.There are a variety of reasons why these quotes are so imperative for everyone that plans on hiring a transport company any time in the near future. The following are the reasons you have to keep in mind, so you will be able choose the right company easily. One: Compare costs and locate the one that is affordable - One of the most important things that you need to do is to compare the costs of the companies so you can find the one that will fit the best in your budget. By getting free estimates, you will be able to compare the prices and find the one that fits your budget the best. If you don't compare the costs, then be ready to pay a price that is much higher than it needs to be. Two: Legitimacy - Did you know that not every transport company is legitimate, even if they claim to be? Too...more
Drop shipping, and e-commerce Can starting a drop shipping business, and e-commerce truly work together? More importantly will it work for you?In the online world of trade, one of the easiest options is that of drop shipping. In simple...more
Get Ahead by Shipping Luggage Before You Leave With so many things to take care of when you are emigrating, going on holiday or preparing for a trip around the world, it is of benefit to have as many things prepared in advance as...more
Shipping Luggage Can Lighten Your Load Some gifts are so good that they just have to be brought back from holiday. With foreign travel to exotic lands becoming easier each and every year, there is a greater chance for people to buy...more
Car Shipping Companies - Guideline To Hiring The One That Suits Your Needs Thousands of people everywhere find that they will be moving a new location and this means that they have to move their automobiles with them. This is when you...more
Magento Shipping Filter Module The Magento ecommerce platform has become popular because of its flexibility and the availability of many extensions. Depending on the needs of the ecommerce stores, there are hundreds of Magento...more
Overnight Shipping: A Valuable Shipping Option Today, with so many businesses having time-sensitive shipments that need to get to locations quickly and efficiently, overnight shipping has become a valuable shipping option. Overnight...more