Compared to land-only transport, overseas shipments pose unique challenges to businesses. They require careful consideration during each step of the transport process, from the type of shipping container you choose to how the products are moved and handled along the shipment route. You also have to consider and abide by International Maritime [...]

Shipping companies across the world rely on international shipping maritime standards. In order to have uniformity in these standards, the United Nations formed the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This organization creates and updates various maritime shipping regulations to promote safer maritime shipping practices. One of the primary regulations is the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. [...]