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Shipping from USA to UAE

  There is a famous saying “if money can’t buy happiness, Visit Dubai”. From luxurious and captivating items to richness and comfort, Dubai is full of attractions and fascinations. A home of digitally advanced and technology freaks, United Arab Emirates is all about Change you seek and Range you afford.   With a rapidly growing population of 10.1 million people, the United Arab Emirates is leading in the E-commerce industry among all GCC states including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Official sources indicate 90 percent of the UAE population has internet and/or a mobile phone which has played an active role in enabling the growth of e-commerce in the region. Souq.com was acquired by Amazon.com, largest domestic online merchant, in March 2017, providing large share of sales in the UAE and the trend for online shopping is increasing day by day.   Since more than 90 percent of the population in UAE has active participation in the E-commerce sector therefore, it has an en

Modes of transportation in logistics

The way goods are moved around the country hasn't changed all that much over the years. Ships, trains, trucks and planes for smaller shipments remain the primary methods of shipping. What has changed is how large the shipments are and how they are tracked by software. We now see smaller, more personalized orders, more frequent shipments and a predominant rise of e-commerce in logistics. There has been a lot of innovation, and transportation has become more nimble because of it. Transport by Ship Ocean liners are giant ships used to transport goods. These ships traverse regular routes on fixed schedules. Liner vessels include container ships, bulk carriers and tankers. Container ships carry most of the world's goods, while bulk carriers transport raw materials like coal or iron ore, and tankers transport oil, petroleum and other chemicals. Because they can carry a lot of cargo, up to several warehouses-worth of goods, liner ships are very efficient. Although shipping has been ar

Keep Your Shipping Container Safe and Secure With These 8 Lock Options

  If you rent or own a shipping container, then protecting the contents from theft or vandalism should be a main priority.   Shipping containers in Toronto   are used for various purposes, from building a shipping container home to storing prized possessions. Even though shipping containers are made out of sturdy steel and metal, you might think they are unbreakable. However, shipping containers are primary targets for thieves because their doors are often vulnerable to break-ins. To keep your shipping container protected and safe from being burglarized, it’s important to lock it always and add additional security measures. Let’s take a closer look at 8 lock options you can use to keep your shipping container safe and secure. 1. Padlocks If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to lock your storage container, then a padlock can do the job. Conventional padlocks are on the market for different security purposes. A typical padlock comes in a U-shape with a basic key-and-lock configuratio

Shipping Strategies for High-Value Cargo

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  When shipping anything internationally, you need to take lots of precautions to make sure it arrives at where it's headed safely. However, when we're talking about high-value cargo, things get even more complex. The more expensive the content of your shipment is, the more risks you'll have to face along the way. We want to help you with it, so today, we'll share with you some of our knowledge on shipping strategies for high-value cargo. Here, we're talking about items such as: • Art • Jewelry • Electronics • Luxury clothing • Medicaments • Alcohol • High-end food No matter what tactics you decide to go with, the goal stays the same — to protect the shipment as well as possible. Hence, you want to make sure that it doesn't get stolen, damaged, or lost. Imagine that you're sending something from Chennai to Dubai. Instead of searching for the fastest and cheapest way to do it, you should look for the safest. You need to think through your route and com

How the Shipping Process Works, Step-By-Step

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Shipping internationally can be complicated and sometimes confusing. With many obstacles to overcome and hoops to step through along the way, working with a qualified freight forwarder is the best way to ensure the shipping process is as smooth as possible. If you’re looking to understand the shipping process step by step, you’re in the right place. Following this guide will help to ensure your goods are shipped properly, efficiently and without hassle.  Importer requests quotes and orders goods The first step in the shipping process is when an importer (also known as the  consignee ) orders goods from a supplier (also known as the  consignor ). In a usual import, buyers will generally ask suppliers for a quote when looking at goods to purchase. The quote can often be accompanied by, or be in the form of, a  proforma invoice . A proforma invoice is effectively an invoice that is used to provide an estimate and can be subject to change. This differs from a  commercial invoice  which is