A major tyre supplier will be the first company to set up its operations in the new Tankgatan logistics area adjacent to the port of Gothenburg in Sweden. Companies linked to logistics and port operations are in the process of establishing business operations at Tankgatan and the tyre and wheel supplier is a market leader, importing around [...]

Cargo importers in Taiwan are complaining that their shipments are being delayed because Customs authorities are taking too long to inspect goods.  The Customs officials say they need more time to prevent ‘possible misunderstandings’ while the importers complain that officials are excessively cautious. There have  been a number of alleged scams in Taiwan in which [...]

A shipping industry analyst recently carried out an experiment, to find out how interested shipping lines are in providing a service to small importers.  The company asked for quotes for 40 ft containers carrying garden equipment from Asia to Europe.  They sent out 33 rate requests by email; only nine companies provided a quotation, and [...]