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10 Tips for Securing Shipping Containers During Transport

Shipping containers are used to transport goods worldwide, and they are an essential part of global commerce. However, securing shipping containers during transport is crucial to ensure that goods arrive at their destination undamaged and secure. Shipping containers come in different sizes and types, but regardless of their specifications, it is essential to secure them…

by A Kennedy

The 5P’s of Leadership

As many of us know there is a big difference between a ‘Boss’ and a ‘Leader’ and it’s all down to leadership. I feel leadership is a word that gets thrown around a bit too much because, like most things, there are different standards or ‘levels’ of leaders and they are all very different. Leadership…

by A Kennedy

The 7 R’s of Sustainability in Logistics

What are the 7 R’s of sustainability? The 7 R’s are steps a company can take to lower the amount of waste they produce which could end up in landfill. Using the 7 R’s your company can lower its environmental impact, lower the cost of waste removal and save money on packing materials which helps…

by A Kennedy

The 7 Rights of Logistics

The 7 ‘Rights’ or 7 ‘R’s’ outline the minimum requirements for the successful movement of goods along a company supply chain. If just one of the rights is wrong it will impact shipment as a whole. Therefore the 7 Rights are essential knowledge for all logistics managers and personnel and should always be considered when…

by A Kennedy

Streamlining Your Warehouse With Modern Tech and Strategies

As a business expands, its infrastructure becomes increasingly essential. Having an organised and efficient warehouse is vital for companies moving large amounts of products in a short amount of time. The following tips can get you thinking about where your organisation is lacking and what new methods and technologies you should consider adopting. Organization Before…

by stephaniehaywood

What are Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships?

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) is the term used by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for ships which, to a varying degree, can operate in part, or completely independent of human interaction. The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) identifies four degrees of automation on a scale, starting with degree 0 (no autonomy) and ending with…

by A Kennedy

What is an e-highway?

First of all I will tell you what it’s not – its nothing to do with email or the internet! An e-highway, ehighway or electric highway is a modified section of highway (or motorway in the UK) for the use of electric vehicles, principally heavy goods vehicles (HGV).  But we already have electric vehicles? I…

by A Kennedy

Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

What is the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)? The Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is new customs computer system for the processing of import and export shipments in the UK. It is being phased in to replace the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system which has been the main system since 1994. Oddly enough…

by A Kennedy

Foundation History of Aifreight

With airfreight being such an integral form of transport in industry it is difficult to imagine a world without it but how did it all begin? In this infographic I outline some (just some!) of the steps in history from 1910 to 1946 that laid down the foundation for the modern airfreight industry we know…

by A Kennedy

Why are airfreight costs sky high?

A question Logistics Managers (like myself) and Supply Chain Managers are hit with regularly, especially now. It has been an extremely challenging time for anyone in the logistics industry – all across the board: Brexit, Covid, Lockdowns, Driver shortages, Port congestion, Container Shortages, Limited Flights – the list goes on. I definitely have a lot…

by A Kennedy