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When a container ship docks at a coastal port, the journey of goods is only half complete. In the case of landlocked nations in East Africa, the actual aspect of the problem starts when the cargo is out of the port. Ethiopia, South Sudan, Rwanda and Uganda are some of the countries that do not have direct access to the sea but rely on effective overland modes of transport that link them to world trade routes. This is where inland haulage is not merely a logistics operation at best, but an economic life line. The inland haulage facilitates trade continuity, price stability and industrial development in some of the fastest growing economies of Africa by connecting ports to inland markets. We will discuss the way this vital logistics connection propels landlocked markets and enhances the integration of the region in East Africa. The Reality of Landlocked Economies The geographically disadvantaged states are landlocked. They do not have direct access to seas so they have to use the neighbo...

  When you import or export goods across the world, you are aware of the risks associated with it, but you do it anyway, right? Your container might fall overboard during a fierce storm, goods could be damaged during transit, or a warehouse mishap such as a fire or building collapse might destroy your inventory. Is there any way to skip the risk? No, you cannot really avoid these mishaps as they are unpredictable, but you can definitely make sure you are equipped to handle any situation so you bear the minimum loss. This can be done by opting for freight forwarding insurance that protects your business interests. What is Freight Forwarding Insurance? Similar to medical or vehicle insurance, businesses that transport goods through waterways can opt for freight forwarding insurance. It offers specialized coverage that protects goods during international or domestic transportation. Unlike standard coverage, it provides comprehensive protection that covers your cargo from the moment it...

  Speed and scale cease to be competitive advantages in the UAE, and they become the minimum expectations. It could be a retailer replenishing shelves, a manufacturer getting raw materials and an online brand that claims to deliver within a day, but the real difference maker is behind the scenes. The companies that are being pushed forward are not necessarily operating faster, they are operating smarter. This has placed the supply chain management services under the microscope. Supply chain management is no longer considered as a back-end operational management tool, but instead it is a strategic instrument that enables UAE businesses to cut down on costs, risk management, and easily adapt to a volatile business environment globally. With changing trade flow patterns and increased customer needs, intelligent supply chains are turning out to be a key to sustainable growth. The UAE’s Unique Supply Chain Landscape UAE lies at the border of the Asian, European and African continents, s...

  No matter how advanced global trade is, there is one thing that can never change: products have to be stored, sorted and delivered with accuracy. Behind all the seamless delivery, all the properly stocked retail shelves, every timely delivery is an entire ecosystem that operates silently in the background. The warehouse and distribution management — the ecosystem that is an actual heartbeat of supply chains. Although transportation is usually in the limelight, the actual performance of a supply chain is decided well before trucks roll on the road or containers are loaded at the port. The reception, storage, processing and dispatching of products in a warehouse has a direct effect on the speed of delivery, cost, customer satisfaction and performance of the whole supply chain. That is why the strategic power of warehouse and distribution management cannot be overlooked by the businesses nowadays. Why Warehouse & Distribution Management Matters Fundamentally, warehouse and distr...