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Field reports, regulatory updates and the practical mechanics of moving freight through the Black Sea.

The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: How the War with Iran Is Reshaping Global Shipping Routes
June 21, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: How the War with Iran Is Reshaping Global Shipping Routes

The 2026 war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered one of the sharpest shocks to global shipping in modern history. With the Persian Gulf's only sea exit blockaded, carriers have rerouted…

Container Depot / Terminal in Odesa, Ukraine
May 01, 2021

Container Depot / Terminal in Odesa, Ukraine

terminal_blog_2 Container terminal is a location where the multimodal transport changes the mode of transport – for instance, a shipment hauled by train may be made to travel further by rail. The main function of such a…

Cargo Insurance
March 30, 2019

Cargo Insurance

risks Answers To Your Top 5 ?’s "Stuff happens. Cargo insurance (sometimes called freight insurance, marine insurance, or logistics insurance) simply protects a shipper against exposure and risk. Even reputable…

Understanding Incoterms Rules
March 01, 2019

Understanding Incoterms Rules

incoterms The original Incoterms® rules set in 1936 were divided into four categories, whereas the most recent update, done in 2010, simplifies the list by separating the eleven terms into two categories: rules for any…