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How to identify the best logistic partner for your business

Finding the right logistics partner for your business is not a trivial matter. A logistics company can be good but not suitable for your business. Therefore, the selection process should be thorough and deliberate. In this article, you will learn the critical steps you should employ to find a logistics company that’s best suited for […]

Air and Sea Freight: What you need to know before shipping

If you are considering overseas air or sea shipping, then congratulations!! You are now entering the big leagues, joining other business people operating on a larger scale. Overseas freight shipping can expand your business exponentially and position you as a market leader. Now that you are looking to take the next step, here’s what you […]

Transport vs Logistics – Is there a difference?

Many people believe that there is no difference between transport and logistics. They say logistics is just a fancy word for transport. Others are confused, saying that transport is part of logistics, while others think it is the other way round. Where do you fall? By the time you are done reading this, you will […]

  • The South African Shipping Gala 2026 has sold out ahead of its third edition on 13 November at the Durban International Convention Centre, reflecting the strong support for an event that brings together South Africa’s shipping, ports, logistics, and wider maritime community. At a time when South Africa’s maritime and logistics sector is grappling with […]
  • Global Maritime Learning Solutions Empowered (GMLSe) was officially presented with the prestigious Areté recognition by the Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport during the opening ceremony of the institution’s landmark 20th-anniversary celebrations in Barcelona. The accolade honours select organizations that have demonstrated exceptional collaboration, trust, and commitment, helping shape Escola’s journey over the past two decades. The recognition […]
  • Having grown up with three sisters, being the father of two daughters, and having worked with some phenomenal women throughout my 37 years in global transport and trade, women have always held a special place in my heart.. So when I heard about Women in Trade, I knew I needed to have a conversation with […]
  • When this question came up as a WordPress prompt, the answer was most definitely Malcom McLean, the American trucking entrepreneur widely regarded as the father of modern container shipping.. While I’ve written about McLean several times on Shipping and Freight Resource, this question made me think about the man himself.. What was going through his […]
  • EU importers of steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity, and hydrogen are required to pay Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) costs on qualifying 2026 imports, through certificates sold from February 2027.. These additional supplier emissions cost will now shape landed cost of goods in EU.. Manufacturers producing goods within the EU may have to pay for […]