Shipping Industry
Cargo Hold Ventilation on Ships
The need to provide an efficient cargo hold ventilation system on ships to ensure the quality of transported items is critical. Such a system is required to minimize the formation of condensation in cargo spaces, remove potentially hazardous gases, and lower the detrimental heating of cargo being transported. An efficient cargo hold ventilation system, therefore, …
What Are Different Types of Bill of Ladings?
A Bill of Lading is a binding legal document between the consigner and the carrier in the shipment of goods and specifies the nature of goods being transported to the consignee. There are different types of Bills of Lading, and basically, the most important in shipment include To Order Bill of Lading, Claused Bill of …
Billing Address vs Shipping Address: What is the Difference?
E-commerce accounts for close to 20% of all retail sales globally. We buy goods and services through the internet and pay for them electronically using credit and debit cards, virtual currencies, wireless money transfers, and payment platforms such as Skill and PayPal. It is possible to pay for and receive services electronically. However, tangible goods …
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What Are the Differences Between Consignee, Shipper and Notify Party?
Whenever you import some goods, whether as an individual or as an agent, there are other parties that are involved until you receive the goods. There is you as the consignee, a consigner or the shipper, and a notify party. A consignee is an individual, a client, or an entity that receives the shipment from …
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What is Vetting Inspection on a Ship?
Although maritime transport is relatively a safe mode of transportation, accidents still do happen, and whenever these occur, there are usually huge personal, economic, and environmental costs. Most trading operators around the world, therefore, have adopted a vetting process for vessels offered for charter, as a means of ensuring safer ship operations. The process of …
Types of Surveys Carried Out on Ships
International law requires ships to carry documents and certificates attesting to their compliance with various international conventions. The documents and certificates, as well as the equipment and systems they attest to, are inspected periodically to ensure the provisions of the laws are being complied with. A survey is therefore an inspection of a system or …
Shipbuilding in the Philippines: 4th World Biggest!
The Philippines is an archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia formed by around 7641 islands with a total land area of 342,353 Km2 it has a deep origin in shipping, maritime activities, and seafaring. Shipbuilding in the Philippines tends to grow and is already listed as the 4th largest in the World! Let’s take a …
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What is the Fastest Ship in the World?
Ship transport is among the three main modes of transportation that are useful for large-scale transportation of goods and services around the world. In business, about 75% of goods are transported by ships. Formerly, ships were less popular because of their low speed, but modern ships have advanced, and some move at higher speeds than …
