Freight Services in Norway Riding the WaveFreight forwarding can be challenging in Norway, given that the mountainous terrain, intercut with deep valleys and fjords, can make internal transport and freight services difficult in the harsh winters.
China Import Surviving the DownturnDespite the current impact of the world economic crisis which has seen factory closures and job losses in China in recent weeks, China is expected to continue as the leader in global trade and remain an important market for international freight.
Freight Forwarders face new challengesWith increases in fuel prices and a slowing economy worldwide, the international freight industry faces new challenges.
Freight Forwarding in Scandinavia Hotbed of InnovationAs home to some of the most innovative companies in the world - Nokia, Ericsson and Volvo to name but a few - it may come as no surprise that Scandinavia has also led the way in the freight forwarding market.
International Freight - Eight Strategies for SuccessAs the Internet opens up global markets, more and more people are considering starting an import or export business and are looking into selecting a freight company for the first time.
International Freight - Adapting to Global ChallengesThe international freight industry has benefited from an increasingly globalised world economy in recent years.
Freight Forwarding - Delivering what Customers WantA new report on the freight services industry by Accenture says that two things separate the best performing freight companies from other shipping companies- mastery of standardised processes and the use of integrated IT.
How your shipping company can help you with Marine InsuranceI have explained in previous articles, that if something goes wrong with your export or import shipment and it is lost or damaged during the international transport movement, you are unlikely to receive the full value of the goods from your carrier