Guides, tips, and news about shipping container tracking, logistics, and global carriers.
Container stowage on a vessel follows 5 principles: heavy cargo goes low, port rotation determines loading sequence, the Bay-Row-Tier coordinate system locates every container, special cargo gets priority placement, and MACS3 software calculates stability in real time.
Read ArticleWhen cargo is damaged or lost in transit, carrier liability under Hague-Visby Rules is capped at ~$2/kg by weight — not value. Learn the General Average rule, what to do immediately when damage is found, and why cargo insurance is essential.
Read ArticleMarine cargo insurance has three levels: ICC (A) All Risks, ICC (B) Named Perils, and ICC (C) Catastrophe Only. Learn what each covers, the critical General Average rule, and why carrier liability under Hague-Visby Rules is not enough to protect your shipment.
Read ArticleEvery shipping container has an 11-character ISO 6346 number. Learn how to decode the owner code, category identifier, serial number, and check digit — plus how to read the ISO Size Type code to identify container dimensions and type.
Read ArticleA shipping container has a 4-phase lifecycle: active duty (0-12 years), second-hand WWT service, repurposing as architecture (cargotecture), and final scrapping for steel recycling. Learn what happens to containers after their ocean-going days end.
Read ArticleWhen your container shows “not found” or stops tracking, use this troubleshooting guide. Learn the 5 common causes, 3 error types with fixes, pro recovery techniques, and a step-by-step checklist to locate any missing container.
Read ArticleReverse logistics container tracking manages returned, rejected, or repositioned shipments. Learn the common scenarios, step-by-step tracking procedure, required documentation, and challenges of tracking returned containers.
Read ArticleStarting an import company in India requires 7 key steps: business registration, IEC code, GST registration, bank account, customs compliance, logistics setup, and special product permits. Here is the complete 2025 guide.
Read ArticleCOSCO is one of the world’s largest container carriers. Learn how to track your COSCO container step-by-step, identify COSCO container prefixes, and understand COSCO tracking status events.
Read ArticleMSC is the world’s largest shipping line. Learn how to track your MSC container step-by-step, identify MSC container prefixes, and understand common MSC tracking status updates.
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