For successful parcel delivery and trade between countries there must first be a solid transport infrastructure in place, otherwise we are back to the olden days when things used to take months to reach their destination and then there must of course be a demand for the service. This demand must be big enough to be able to offer services at low prices from the outset as offering them at a higher price until customers start coming on board simply...more
Anyone who works in shipping and receiving--not to mention anyone who's ever moved into a new house or apartment, staffed a mail room, or gotten a package in the mail--knows the improvised solutions people may resort to when receiving a parcel without a good box cutter on hand.Some workers, faced with a stiffly-wrapped package and no package opener in sight, will opt for brute force. They pull, push, pry, poke and tear on the flaps of the box,...more
Many people will have relatives or friends living in Europe these days, whether this is family who they have left for work in the UK or the other way round where people have moved to Europe for a different pace of life or again work commitments. Hungary, specifically Budapest is a popular destination people will look to send letters or parcels to so they can stay in touch and so if you have to send anything special or important to Hungary then you will need to take all necessary precautions before you send it.A poorly packed parcel is likely to be damaged as no matter how many ‘fragile' or ‘this way up' labels we put on the box there is always a chance the parcel could be dropped or bumped during its journey. Packing parcels securely should be done no matter what you are sending, if your parcel's contents are not protected then there's a chance it could arrive broken or smashed which may be covered by the carrier's insurance but with some sentimental and one of a kind items there can be no price tag on replace the broken item.Making sure that you pack the parcel so the contents are unable to freely move about is important but so too is making sure the parcel is...more
The report (SSMR issue 5/6) includes detailed statistical information on the container carrier fleet as well as container shipping and trade, including a comment on the latest market developments. In addition, it contains approx. 30 general indicators on maritime economics and transport.To know more about this report please visit :...more
The yearbook is recognized worldwide as a standard statistical work for the maritime sector and has been created and designed by ISL experts especially to cover the information needs of shipping companies, shipyards, port operators, brokers, banks, consulting companies, and research establishments.Since it offers plenty of information in a compact...more
The report (SSMR issue 11) includes detailed statistical information on the world's largest shipping nations, including a comment on the latest developments. In addition, it contains approx. 30 general indicators on maritime economics and transport.To know more about this report please visit : http://www.visionshopsters.com/product/6309/Major-Shipping-Nations-2009-SSMR-issue-11-.htmlTable Of Contents :ISL Comment - Major Shipping Nations(1) The Major Shipping Nations1.1 Registered Tonnage of the Top Ten Countries1.2 The Top Ten Shipping Nations and their Controlled Fleet Development1.3 Future Tonnage Development of the Top Ten Shipping Countries(2) Country Profiles of Major Shipping Nations2.1 Greece Fleet Development2.2 Japan Fleet Development2.3 Germany Fleet Development2.4 Chinese Fleet Development2.5 Fleet Development of the United StatesSummary Tables - CommentTab. 1 Controlled Fleets of Major Shipping Nations as of July 1st, 2004-2008Tab. 2 Registered Fleets of Major Shipping Nations as of July 1st, 2004-2008Tab. 3 Average Growth Rates (dwt-%) by Ship Types for Selected Registered Flags as of July 1st, 2004 - 2008 (in mill dwt)Tab. 4 Open Registry Flags Tonnage for the Top...more
SaleHoo - Not just another wholesale directory!The online selling market has become extremely competitive over the years. This is a fact that many sellers have to contend with. One of the things you can do if you are an online retailer...more
Lets talk about the drop-shipping and the middle mans role. When I first arrived at eBay I really got excited about all the money that was being made there. I proceed to do some research and decided that it should be easy to do what...more
Many people will have reservations about sending some parcels through the post as they could be damaged by the slightest knock and with all the talk in the news about how parcels have turned up broken or delayed and lost in the mail you...more
Having local connections makes it much easier for a logistics company to offer shipping from Russia to the USA. Both nations have their own complex set of laws that apply to good shipped by sea and a company with experience in both...more
When you're shipping an item, no matter how small or large it may be, you need proper shipping materials. Maybe you're finally selling all that old junk on Ebay, or maybe you're an old pro at the mail order game. Either way, the right packing...more
Many people will have reservations about sending some parcels through the post as they could be damaged by the slightest knock and with all the talk in the news about how parcels have turned up broken or delayed and lost in the mail you will have...more