Navigating China’s Golden Week: Impact on Shipments and Best Practices for U.S. Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
China’s Golden Week, a week-long national holiday celebration, is a significant event that can have a profound impact on global trade, particularly for U.S. Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders. Understanding the implications of Golden Week and offering sound advice to customers is crucial for ensuring a smooth flow of shipments between China and the United States during this period. The Significance of Golden Week Golden Week is a semi-annual holiday in China, occurring in early October and early May. It encompasses two major holidays: National Day on October 1st and International Labor Day on May 1st. This week-long holiday sees Chinese people taking time off work to celebrate and travel, making it one of the busiest domestic travel seasons in
Ships
Introducing the World of Maritime Trade: A Comprehensive Guide to Vessel Types The vast expanse of our oceans serves as a global highway, connecting nations and facilitating the exchange of goods and resources on an unprecedented scale. At the heart of this bustling network of maritime trade are an array of specialized ships, each designed to transport specific types of cargo efficiently and safely. From towering container ships to mighty crude oil tankers, the diversity of vessels is a testament to the complexity and sophistication of the global shipping industry. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the fascinating world of maritime trade, presenting a concise synopsis of the key ship types that navigate our oceans. So, join us as
MASC Golf Outing
Maritime Association of South Carolina This year we returned to the Links at Stono Ferry for another round of golf for our Annual Golf Outing. We’d like to thank our generous sponsors for your support and we want our teams to know they make each year a great time! Continue to MASC image gallery.
Photo of the Week New York
Port of New York and New Jersey terminals shut early as smoke engulfs US northeast Smoke emanating from wildfires in Canada has severely impacted air quality and visibility in the US northeast and has forced container terminals in the port of New York and New Jersey to close early on Wednesday.
Oil Tanker
How An Oil Tanker Works And Designed An oil tanker is a ship designed for the bulk transport of oil or its products. There are two basic types of oil tankers, crude tankers, and product tankers. Crude tankers move large quantities of unrefined crude oil from its point of extraction to refineries. Product tankers generally much smaller are designed to move refined products from refineries to points near consuming markets. The size classes range from inland or coastal tankers to the ultra-large crude carriers. In this video, 3D Living Studio focus on an ultra large crude tanker..