Learn about cargo theft and how your can protect your shipments from it. Cargo theft is a large financial danger to your imports. In 2018 the average value of stolen goods per incident was $142,342...
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How Shipping Containers are Made
Shipping containers are a vital part of international trade. Learn about how these steel boxes are created. Millions of shipping containers are used every day to transport goods. Shipping containers...
The Dangers of Misdeclared Cargo
Misdeclared cargo can pose a serious danger to shippers. See how misdeclaration occurs and how you can be held liable for damages. The KMTC containership was docked in Thailand on May 27th earlier...
World’s Busiest Shipping Lanes
Container ships use shipping lanes to transport goods across the world. Learn about the world's busiest shipping lanes and their traffic. Since ancient times boats transporting goods have taken...
Who Owns Shipping Containers
All import/export companies use shipping containers to transport goods across the ocean. But who owns these shipping containers? Shipping containers are used by every business transporting goods...
5 Things to Know About Cargo Theft in the United States
Learn about cargo theft and how prominent it is in the United States. Cargo theft is rarely reported on in the United States. However, this type of crime affects many shipping companies and...
A Timeline of International Trade
How have historical events affected trade over the years? See our brief timeline of international trade to learn about how trade has been transformed. From the Great Recession to the 2018/2019 Trade...
5 Busiest Container Ports in the World
Learn about the 5 busiest container ports in the world. These ports process the majority of the worlds goods. International trade is busier than it ever has been before. There is such a high demand...
Lost at Sea: What Happens to Shipping Containers that go Overboard
Shipping containers end up in the ocean all the time. Find out what can happen to these rogue shipping containers. With technology advancing at an exponential rate, boats have gotten bigger to...
Alternate Uses For Shipping Containers
Most people know shipping containers for their ability to transport goods across the ocean. Alternate uses for shipping containers include auctions and buildings. What happens to shipping containers...
[Webinar] What is Your Ocean Carrier Responsible For?
Trade Risk Guaranty explains the responsibilities of ocean carriers and how you can protect yourself from disaster while your goods are in transit. There are many different parts of the importing...
The History of Shipping Containers
The shipping container changed the way international trade is conducted. For centuries, humans have voyaged across the sea, bringing various cargo along with them. Towards the beginning of the 19th...