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ECONOMIES OF SCALE IN THE MARITIME SECTOR, AT RISK?
The COVID-19 crisis will have its effects on the maritime industry and world trade. International organizations have negative forecasts on the impact on foreign trade and consumption that will affect, in the medium and long term, the strategies of large shipping companies with respect to routes, scales and also the size of container ships. It is precisely the increase in the number of large mega ships that has made great strides in recent years. [...]
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WHAT IS ELECTRONIC BOARDING OR EB/L?
The Bill of Lading, or B/L, is a document that is always used in maritime transport and fulfils three fundamental functions. The first is to attest to the delivery of the goods on board the ship, the second is proof of the contract of carriage, and finally, it is a means of transferring the rights to the goods in transit to the other party by transmitting the document on paper. All logistics operators, including Stock Logistic, use the Bill of [...]
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What is seasonal logistics?
Seasonal logistics refers to those periods of the year in which, traditionally, there is more consumption. It can be Christmas, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Singles Day in Asia... In these moments of the year companies in the logistics sector are forced to have additional capacity and contract extra resources. The aim is to solve, in the short term, the wave of work volume that is generated in these periods. In this context, seasonal logistics must [...]
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What are rail motorways?
A rail motorway is defined as a combined transport system in which road vehicles (lorries) are transported by rail in shuttle services using specially upgraded rolling stock and terminals. Depending on the type of rail motorway the transport can be accompanied or unaccompanied. In the first case, the lorry driver makes the journey in the same train that transports his vehicle in a car provided for this purpose, while in the case of unaccompanied [...]
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ISO container code, key to international trade
Given the magnitude of world trade and the high volume of exchanges between countries, there is a way to control all containers of goods moving around the world: ISO codes. They are used in multimodal container transport, which mainly involves sea, rail or road transport. Above all, this standardised system is essential for international shipping, where companies and ports in different countries must work in a coordinated manner, especially in large [...]
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Reliability, the key to e-commerce solutions
In Stock Logistic, we understand the challenges of e-commerce and the importance of offering efficient, fast and secure logistics solutions. Our e-commerce logistics department is made up of a specialised team with extensive experience in this type of operation, capable of handling orders with precision, agility and efficiency. We work with a wide variety of goods, from sports equipment, textiles, pet products, kitchen and household products, [...]
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The Gaza conflict and its impact on international trade
Since last October, Israel and the Gaza Strip have been immersed in a serious armed conflict with grave human, economic and geostrategic consequences. An escalation that has also had important effects on the dynamics of the global supply chain. The confrontation is being felt especially throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. Moreover, the events of the last few days, with Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, have only added to the [...]
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THE LOGISTICS SECTOR IN THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Currently, the transport sector is responsible for more than 26,3% of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. In the case of Spain, the figure increases slightly to 30.9%. In a context where the fight against climate change floods all public and private agendas, logistics is already beginning to do its homework before the effects are irreversible globally. Right now transport in particular and the logistics sector in general is trying to put together a [...]
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Maritime alliances: a strategic partnership on the high seas
A shipping alliance, more commonly called a maritime alliance, is a cooperative agreement between ocean carriers to cover different trade routes for goods. The importance of such coalitions lies in the fact that the sea is a vital source of resources and a crucial means of transport for trade for several reasons: The majority of goods traded globally are carried by large ships.It is an essential means of transport for the supply of raw materials [...]
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Spanish ports: major beneficiaries of the Red Sea crisis
The conflict in the Red Sea, a strategic region for global maritime trade, has had a major impact on international trade routes. This area, which connects Europe, Asia and Africa through the Suez Canal, has been the scene of political and military tensions since mid-October 2023, which have compromised the safety of ships transiting these waters. As a result, maritime freight costs have risen considerably, forcing many shipping lines to seek [...]