Reducing the Carbon Footprint of your Supply Chain

Supply chains contribute to more than three-quarters of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by industries. Greenhouse gas emissions are the de facto centre of climate change, yet a small percentage of companies maintain sustainable supply chains.

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February 21, 2021

What is Marine Insurance?

Any insurance helps manage risks in case of an unfortunate event such as fire, accidents, property and environmental damages, and the loss of life. There are four modes of transport; road, air, water, and rail. Water transport has the highest risks involved, not only due to natural occurrences that can cause damages to vessels and cargo losses but also the numerous incidences that can happen at sea and cause huge losses.

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February 13, 2021

Top 8 Procurement Trends in 2021

The year 2020 brought many ups and downs for every firm in the U.S. and around the world. The situation is not expected to change in 2021 as the issues that caused the disruptions in 2021 are set to continue -- here are the top 8 trends in procurement for 2021!

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February 6, 2021

What is the IMO and what is its role in shipping?

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for the safety, security, and prevention of pollutions by ships while at sea. As a United Nations agency, IMO has a responsibility to create a regulatory framework for ship operators based on safety, security, and environmental issues.

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February 3, 2021

Liquidity Options for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Liquidity is the most important element of survival for small- and medium-sized businesses. It refers to the ability to cover short-term financial obligations using existing assets.

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January 30, 2021

Top 8 Green Changes to Make Shipping Eco-friendly

The rising significance of international trade has encouraged shipping companies to integrate environmental concerns into their organizational and operational practices of supply chain management.

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January 23, 2021

What is Export Finance?

While exporting goods has several benefits, most small- and medium-sized business owners think they cannot compete in the world market.The export industry is primarily made up of small and medium-sized companies. These companies make about 97% of export companies, most of them having an average of 20 employees.

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January 15, 2021

What is Trade Finance?

Trade finance is the facilitation of import and export activities and all associated international trade transactions. Generally, all domestic and international trades sell on payment terms allowing buyers to delay settlement of invoices. This works best for buyers as they can work on generating revenues before invoices fall due.

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