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With the ever increasing need to balance efficiency with environmental responsibility and at the same time minimize the ecological impact, coming up with sustainable project logistics solutions has emerged as a critical focus area for the shipping sector. Traditional methods are being less favoured nowadays and there is a clear shift towards innovative, sustainable practices … Read more
Project cargo encompasses a variety of large, heavy, and often high-value items, such as blades for wind turbines; very large storage tanks; mobile electrical substations; oil and gas drilling equipment; rockets for space launches or large earth-moving machines used in mines. These items often exceed standard shipping dimensions and weights, requiring customized logistics solutions to … Read more
When we talk about the most important decision in project logistics, it always comes down to selecting the right container type and this discussion cannot be carried forward without the mention of flatracks or open top containers. Despite them being the most popular choices, there are several misconceptions about them. Myth 1: Flatracks and Open … Read more
Navigating the toughest in the market Project cargo movement involves intricate planning and a deeper level of coordination expertise. To foray into the complexities of project logistics means collaborating with experienced partners, embracing technological innovations, and investing in safety measures. Taking care of the supply chain needs of every customer according to their specific requirement … Read more
Facts and Figures The logistics industry is going through a worldwide transformation driven by technological advancement and innovative solutions. The digitalization trend started in the past decade, especially in a country like India, where the freight market grew from USD 190 billion in the year 2019 to USD 435 billion in 2023. Take the project … Read more
When it comes to moving project cargo safely from the point of origin to its final destination, no step of the entire shipment process can be taken lightly. Every inch of the odd-dimensional cargo and every twist in the special handling equipment along with every turn that the container takes during the transportation, matters. A … Read more
Abandoned cargo is the bane of shipping lines, freight forwarders, and port authorities the world over. Simply put, cargo is considered abandoned when the consignee does not take delivery of the cargo upon it reaching its destination. Typically, cargoes are abandoned by the consignee because they might be unable to pay the costs of clearance, … Read more
From among the several documents that are used in a shipment, be it by Air, Sea or Land, all require a receipt to show that the shipment has been loaded on a particular Vessel, Aircraft or Truck. In order to differentiate the various forms of transport, Sea Transport receipts of goods are called – Bills … Read more
The Saksham Group organized a global webinar on June 22nd 2020, featuring Mr. Ashish Sheth (Managing Director and Chairman, Saksham Group), Mr. Steve Felder (Managing Director – South Asia, A.P. Moller – Maersk) and Mr. Sarjak Sheth (Director, Sharp Logistics Pvt. Ltd). They lead the webinar to bring to fore their common concerns regarding the need … Read more
What if the situation doesn’t go back to the way it was? What if the containers are abandoned by consignees at ports of discharge? Post-COVID, the shipping industry may struggle to normalize which will lead us to embracing new solutions. The economy shutdown has led to certain supply shortages, and the pandemic situation is taking a toll … Read more
