Universal Cargo Launches Air Freight Division
Universal Cargo has long helped shippers move freight by air; however, the freight forwarder is now, for the first time, launching a full air freight division. Classically, one of the biggest [...]
Universal Cargo has long helped shippers move freight by air; however, the freight forwarder is now, for the first time, launching a full air freight division. Classically, one of the biggest [...]
This is a guest post by George McKinley. Long has the difference between cargo and freight confused those involved in the transportation industry. While both terms have similar meanings and [...]
Trade Finance Global (TFG) just announced its 2017 International Trade Awards, recognizing innovative practice in international trade. The 2017 TFG International Trade Award for Best Freight [...]
It’s a showdown for the ages. The two heavyweights of the international shipping industry facing off. In one corner: Air Freight. In the other corner: Ocean Freight. This is like Ali vs. [...]
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Piracy is a major international shipping problem. Asylum seekers may be adding to the dangers for cargo ship crews that are helping shippers import and export goods. Read Universal Cargo blog on [...]
Imagine you’re shipping your ocean freight cargo and the carrier vessel transporting your goods crashes into a giant blue whale. This is becoming a common occurrence off the coast of Sri [...]
Going green is a big deal nowadays. Protecting the environment and people’s health by limiting pollution has moved to the forefront of business and government agendas. So it’s not [...]
Boeing, the largest exporter in the U.S. by value, predicts the world’s fleet of aircraft will double in the next 20 years according to a recent Air Cargo World article. Despite saying [...]
In international shipping, every detail matters. With over 25 years of experience as a freight forwarder, Universal Cargo Management will make sure your imports and exports, whether ocean freight [...]
Join Harry Ocean as he neurotically navigates the wavy waters of cargo importing and exporting in “What the Freight?!?” In this issue, Harry Ocean speaks to Billy O’Lading about [...]
When it comes to freight rates, the international shipping industry has always been a volatile ride. Imagine going up and down the waves of choppy waters in a small boat. Freight rates tend to [...]
Today (Tuesday, April 2nd), the Biden Administration announced a new rule that increases the minimum crew size to two on every train for all large freight railroads. That doesn't mean every train [...]
This is a guest post by Diana Zheng. The seamless movement of goods across international boundaries is crucial for businesses involved in global commerce. Among the many terms and regulations [...]
Embarking on the global trade journey brings unparalleled opportunities, but it's not without its challenges. International shipping comes with its own set of risks that can jeopardize your [...]
Missile Strikes U.S. Cargo Ship A CBS News video reports that the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have been attacking ships in the Red Sea, hit the U.S. cargo ship Gibraltar Eagle with a missile [...]
What should shippers expect when it comes to freight rates in 2024? Predicting trends is never an easy thing, as international shipping's freight rates have always been highly volatile. Shippers [...]
Anti-Israel, Iranian-backed Houthi rebel attacks on container ships in the Red Sea. Freight rates spiking. Cargo delays. That's what has dominated international shipping news over the last few [...]
Freight rates are massively spiking in the wake of Iranian-backed Houthi Rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Literally hundreds of ships are being rerouted away from the Suez Canal. Spot [...]
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue to attack ships in the Red Sea. They hit the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Al Jasrah today, which set the ship on fire, as reported by Jon Gambrell in [...]