MSC Houston V a 4,432 TEU capacity Portuguese flagged container ship had to make an emergency call at Vigo to take care of container and ship damage due to inclement weather and rough seas on its journey from Piraeus, Greece to Liverpool.. The ship operated by MSC, the world’s largest container shipping line said to […] The post Latest casualty of weather – MSC Houston V containers lost at sea and stow collapse appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

Because every Friday deserves a #FreightFact..  This site’s motto has always been SEEK * LEARN * KNOW * GROW, wherein we learn from each other and empower each other about our industry. To enable this knowledge and understanding and to kick off the New Year 2025, I started sharing a “FreightdayFact” every Freightday, I mean Friday, on […] The post FreightdayFact #12/2025 – Dangerous Goods appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

The global shipping and freight industry has been sluggish with the adoption of electronic trade documentation, a key component of which is Electronic Bills of Lading.. Although the carriers, solution providers, and in some cases the law are all ready, adoption, which is a vital step towards digital transformation and efficiency in the industry has […] The post Goodbye Paper, Hello Digital: Electronic Bill of Lading interoperability is finally here appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

GTR Africa 2025 ended on a grand note on Friday 14th March in Cape Town.. The event brought together trade finance, supply chain finance, and banking leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Africa’s financial ecosystem.. Key themes emerging from GTR Africa 2025 The impact of shifting macroeconomics and geopolitics on African […] The post Key takeaways from GTR Africa 2025 – Africa is a key market for digital service providers appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

GTR Africa 2025 ended on a grand note on Friday 14th March in Cape Town.. The event brought together trade finance, supply chain finance, and banking leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Africa’s financial ecosystem.. Key themes emerging from GTR Africa 2025 The impact of shifting macroeconomics and geopolitics on African […] The post GTR Africa 2025 – Key takeaways – Supply Chain Finance and how it is impacting Africa appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

GTR Africa 2025 ended on a grand note on Friday 14th March in Cape Town.. The event brought together trade finance, supply chain finance, and banking leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Africa’s financial ecosystem.. Key themes emerging from GTR Africa 2025 The impact of shifting macroeconomics and geopolitics on African […] The post Key takeaways from GTR Africa 2025 – awareness and culture of compliance is key appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

In a landmark move to modernize its shipping laws, the Indian Lok Sabha (Parliament) has passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, replacing the 169-year-old Indian Bills of Lading Act, of 1856.. This legislative overhaul is part of a broader initiative by the Indian government to update archaic colonial-era laws, align them with modern international […] The post India to replace 169-year-old Bills of Lading Act of 1856 as part of modernisation process appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

‘Tis the season… The season for geopolitical games such as tariffs and penalising countries and individuals who do not comply with the requirements or regulations of certain countries or certain bodies. Sanctions are considered “measures taken by countries to restrict trade and official contact with a country that has broken international law.” The international sanctions […] The post Obligations of parties in a sales contract, origin of goods and relationship to sanctions appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

Because every Friday deserves a #FreightFact..  As you know, this site’s motto has always been SEEK * LEARN * KNOW * GROW, wherein we learn from each other and empower each other about our industry. To enable this knowledge and understanding and to kick off the New Year 2025, I started sharing a “FreightdayFact” every Freightday, I […] The post FreightdayFact #11/2025 – Suez Canal appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made progress in its steps towards enhancing maritime cargo security and supply chain transparency through its Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) program which is set to be fully implemented on the 25th of June 2025. Operating under the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) […] The post UAE moves towards advanced cargo security MPCI (advance cargo manifest) program appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource ..read more