Pear-shaped plans
March 2023
What to do when things don’t go as you expected… Remember when the Suez Canal was blocked for 6 whole days in 2021?
A container ship called the Ever Given could be seen in aerial photos all over the news, wedged in an awkward position between the canal banks.
Goes to show that even in one of the most crucial veins of the bloodstream of sea freight, sometimes things don’t go to plan. And I’m sure that’s not unique to the cargo industry!
If you find that your business deals with ‘anomalies’ quite regularly, it’s best to be prepared. You may not be able to change some things, but more knowledge on how to problem-solve can never be a bad thing.
If this sounds like you, you’ll like our blogs for this month…
What Are Dangerous Goods And Why Do They Have Different Shipping Rules?
How To Ship Wide Or Abnormal Loads
What Is Container Congestion, And How Does It Affect Your Business?
9 Factors That Can Determine Your Freight Rates
Why not give them a read so you’re ready for the next pear-shaped plan? Touch wood, it won’t be any time soon!
Until next time, Chadd