Oct,2026
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In Short: A container’s stow position is a six-digit code showing where it sits on the ship: Bay (front to back), Row (across the ship), and Tier (bottom to top).. For example, 120682 means Bay 12, Row 06, Tier 82.. Odd bay numbers are used for 20′ containers and even bay numbers for 40′ containers.. […]
Sep,2026
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Impact to a customer when a sailing is blanked The consequence and impact of a blank sailing vary depending on where the cargo is when the blank sailing happens. A container that has not yet been collected for packing creates a different problem from one that has already been packed and sitting in a terminal […]
Sep,2026
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Drewry recorded 47 expected blank sailings from 729 scheduled East-West departures between 7 September and 11 October 2026.. Carriers remove weekly positions to match demand, recover schedules, reposition ships, manage disruption, and reduce operating costs across networks.. The cargo remains, moving through later sailings, alternative services, or revised routings instead.. Most of us have booked […]
Aug,2026
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The global trade ecosystem includes activities performed by various role players operating across the shipping, freight, maritime, logistics, supply chain, and trade industries.. By my estimate, there could easily be more than 150 different role players involved in enabling global trade at one stage or another, depending on how individual roles and functions are classified.. In a […]
Mar,2026
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A missing or delayed bill of lading is not just a documentation problem; it is a financial and legal exposure that can lock up credit lines for years.. This explainer applies real carrier formats and operational insight to help you understand the bank guarantee process, navigate the risks, and push for early resolution before costs […]
Mar,2026
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FCL and LCL cargo moving to the same destination port can have transit time differences of 10 days or more.. An FCL container from Durban to Sydney takes approximately 31 days, while an LCL shipment on the same route can take 43 days or longer, because LCL cargo is reworked at a transhipment hub like […]
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