The cocoa trade can be immensely lucrative. In addition to being used to manufacture cocoa butter, ointments, and certain medicines, cocoa is the key ingredient in chocolate, which is a beloved dessert around the world. In fact, in the United States alone, Americans spend approximately $22 billion on chocolate each year. That’s all to say …
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When shipping spices and other food products internationally, there are many different factors worth considering. Whether you’re an importer or exporter, the overall goal is to facilitate seamless shipments and generate a significant profit. However, there are a number of obstacles that come into play on the international shipping scale, from shipping methods to customs …
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Shipping containers carry all sorts of cargo — from perishable goods like food to chemicals and raw materials. As shipping containers are transported, they’re exposed to frequently changing temperatures. These temperature changes can cause major problems for certain types of cargo — especially perishable goods and chemicals. Not only does this cargo damage impact your …
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Let’s say you’re in the business of flying goods from one place to another. The cargo manifest includes some meat from Australia, which you’ll be transporting to Los Angeles. The meat is properly frozen in its special shipping container, and it’s cautiously loaded onto the freight plane. The pilots make the journey with ease—no turbulence …
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Eliminating moisture is one of the biggest cargo shipping challenges. Enclosed metal shipping containers aren’t completely airtight, and changing temperatures and weather conditions can introduce moisture to your cargo. So what can you do? Preventing the build-up of moisture inside shipping containers is the key to preventing container rain. Properly ventilating your shipment and using …
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Each year, countless tons of cargo are stored and transported across the globe in shipping containers. In fact, cargo ships carry more than 80% of the global volume of trade each year.[1] As of 2019, the international liner shipping industry transported 11 billion tons of goods worth approximately $14 trillion in millions of containers.[2] Safely …
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Damage to your cargo shipment is a worst-case scenario for many. Not only does it result in significant financial loss, but it can also strain your customer and client relationships and result in supply chain delays. To protect your product and your business, it’s essential to take measures to minimize damage while shipping cargo. Learn …
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