The shipping industry is dealing with increasing challenges thrown by various types of security dangers. What is the nature of these threats and how is the industry rising to confront such dangers in the high seas?

The shipping sector faces the overwhelming task of cementing a sustainable supply chain process for the world. What are the practical ways by which this goal can be attained?

The shipping industry is overwhelmed by increasing costs in repositioning empty containers. What are the viable alternatives by which repositioning costs can be reduced?

Digitalization of shipping and logistics also brings along growing threats of cyber-attacks on the sector's IT systems. How can the industry deal with such threats squarely and maintain business continuity?

The current shipping container scarcity has left the global trade and commerce industry reeling under one crisis after another. What began as an early consequence of the pandemic continues to bring untold misery to the shipping industry. How did the post pandemic events play out in the supply chain, and how do they continue to impact the industry?

Many a time, you would feel disheartened to know that the cargo you booked has not reached the destination port on time. What are the causes for such delays, and why do freight forwarders have no control over such situations?

There are time-tested ways to practice higher resilience in the supply chain process and enhance a company's bottom line. Without cutting corners, a business can by-pass unexpected situations and instead concentrate on the core areas of their business.

Consolidation and deconsolidation of cargo prior to import and export are crucial elements in the supply chain process. Here, we review the world of "Container Freight Stations" that contributes to efficient sorting of goods and relieves bottlenecks at container ports and terminals.

Precise positioning of containers on board, well-maintained twist locks & lashings together with proactive steps to counter vessel instability arising from sudden and extreme weather can go a long way in reducing the loss of containers in the seas.

The safety of cargo in containers is often taken for granted, but it is a fact that losses from theft of cargo because of imperfectly secured container doors are a mounting problem. Paying a little more attention and using the right type of container door locks can mitigate the chances of burglaries to a great extent.