The Suez Canal, one of the world's most important trade routes, suffered a massive setback in March 2021 when the container ship "Ever Given" ran aground, blocking passage through the waterway for nearly a week. This incident had a significant impact on international trade and raised questions about the safety and efficiency of the canal.
The port of Rotterdam is one of the most important ports in the world, serving as a key gateway to the European market and handling over 465 million tons of cargo annually. The strategic location of the port on the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta has made it a critical transportation hub for centuries. In addition to its
At Transped, we continue to invest in sustainable logistics, and we are already part of a network of freight forwarders offering reverse logistics services. What is this new concept of reverse logistics and why is it essential in being part of a circular economy? Please read on. What is reverse logistics? Reverse logistics and the
2M Alliance, Ocean Alliance and THE Alliance are the three largest ocean shipping alliances. So far, these three alliances have jointly controlled more than 80% of the world's container shipping. However, MSC and Maersk, the two largest shipping companies in the world, have just announced that they will end their partnership with 2M Alliance as
Strong and intact supply chains are imperative to our global economy. 2022 once again tested the resilience of international logistics with the war in Ukraine as well as China's socioeconomic decisions, so vital for world trade. Greater transparency, sustainability and digitization will continue to be fundamental issues for a sector that is facing new challenges.
Rail transport of goods represents only 5% compared to other forms of transport, such as maritime transport or road transport. The Ministry of Transport has launched the Freight 30 plan with the aim of doubling rail´s share of the freight market to 10% by 2030. Here we disclose the main actions in the interest of
World Maritime Day, sponsored by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), was celebrated by showcasing the theme "New technologies for greener shipping." In Spain, the General Directorate of the Merchant Marine of the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (MITMA) supports the measures adopted by the European Union and the IMO, which are linked to
As a certified agent of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Transped guarantees the fast and safe delivery of your merchandise by air. Agreements with major companies streamline our response and optimize the administrative processing of operations. How did this association arise and what is its mission within the framework of international logistics? More than
Transped recently created an airfreight department that deals with the import and export of merchandise by air. The rise of air transport throughout the world has enabled the development of modern infrastructures for air cargo handling. What are the most important cargo airports in the world and what makes them different? The rise of air cargo On May 2, 1925, the
After an exhaustive audit, our Barcelona office has achieved AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Certification, which is a status that the European Union grants to those trusted community economic operators concerning customs matters. However, what are the advantages for our clients and why is it important to work with an Authorized Economic Operator? Here we tell
