Navigating the Impact of Temperature and Pressure on Air Cargo Shipping

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In the fast-paced world of global commerce, the efficient transportation of goods is crucial. Among the various modes of transportation, air cargo stands out for its speed and reliability. However, ensuring the safe delivery of products via air freight involves navigating a myriad of challenges, with temperature and pressure being two critical factors that can significantly impact the integrity of shipped goods.

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Why Is There a Shipping Container Shortage?

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As you might have guessed, over 90% of international shipping around the world is through ocean container shipping, which utilizes over 40 million containers daily. However, container shortages have been a problem since November 2020. As a result, sky high container shipping costs have been produced. Costs have at least doubled, and sometimes have even increased as high as 10X the norm depending on your route and timing. For a 20 foot container going from China to the US, it normally costs about $1600; now it can be as high as $3600 each. For a 40 foot container, it can cost anywhere from $5,600 to $9,500, or even higher depending on the shipping line.
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Interesting Logistics Facts from the Suez Canal Logjam

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Strong wind blows recently caused an Evergreen ship to get stuck in the Suez Canal, resulting in the delay of about 350 ships. It was the worst delay in the last 150 years. With the tide rising, the 24,000 container (TEU) ship was finally pulled out of the closure position. This accident is an opportunity to look at the value of the Suez Canal.

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How to Ship Dangerous Goods

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Please note the following text is meant to be for informational purposes only and not for legal advice.

Shipping dangerous goods around the globe can be an arduous task. It is a complex and highly regulated process. There are many transport regulations that shippers must stay current with in order to have the proper knowledge to remain compliant, stay safe, and avoid penalties.

WHAT IS A DANGEROUS GOOD?

Dangerous goods (DG) are any substance or article than can harm a person, property, or environment during transport. Whether a product is considered a dangerous good depends on various factors such as flammability, concentration of the substance, or whether it is shipped via ocean or air. It is the shipper’s responsibility to determine if their goods meet the requirements to be classified as dangerous goods, depending on their mode of transport. It is important to remember to look for “hidden” dangerous goods—items that may just be a small part of a product. Any time you ship something that could be a DG (liquids, powders, creams, gels, batteries, etc.), it is important to still report it. Carriers and forwarders want proof this material was noted and is actually non DG, rather than not being noted at all.
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