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The cost of chartering a 40-foot container from China to the U.S. East Coast scaled a record high this week, up 85% since June 1, Reuters announced. The role of chartering today becomes more and more complicated, it’s about optimization, knowledge, understanding law, contracts, trends, and how to apply these to stay ahead of the game. Read our article and thoughts on the container freight rates from Asia and our findings.

Cargo: TIP Frames 60 Pcs
Volume: 10 Containers (1st LOT) 147.9 tons
Loading Place: Goleniow, Poland
Delivery Place: Tianjin, China

Real-time data, using smart sensors based on IoT technology, before, during, and after transport, offers the answer when transporting theft sensitive and/or valuable products. Ellen Theeuwes, Ahlers, our high value expert tells you all about it in her interview with Flows Magazine.

All you ever wanted to know about | Evaluating the real cost of Inventory | Improving cash conversion cycles | READ our blog

Despite the numerous challenges along the way, our team managed to rise to the occasion and overcome the obstacles, as we always do 😊 Ahlers has a track record of managing complex global projects, tailor-made, with a clear scope and dedicated team. We strive for optimal solutions for every type of cargo and destination.