With a capacity to carry between 10,000 to 24,000 litres of liquid cargo, flexitanks are invaluable to businesses looking at shipping beverages or other liquids internationally. Designed to be fitted inside a standard 20DV container, flexitanks (or ‘flexibags’) are a soft plastic bag that can be filled and emptied as needed. Once inserted into the container, the liquid to be…
Whether it’s as a pop-up restaurant, art studio, classroom, or commercial space, their durability and portability mean that shipping containers can be utilized creatively in everyday life. The innovative ways containers can be used may surprise you, as will the number of times you can spot secondhand containers in unexpected places during the day. Search…
From rivers to canals, inland waterways have been used to transport goods across countries for centuries. Today, this hasn’t changed, with shipping companies around the world frequently using inland water transport to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solutions for transporting cargo of all shapes and sizes. Get a quote and ship with MSC today!…
Referring to shipments that are booked and priced individually, spot freight is something that can be utilized by both large and small businesses around the world. The flexibility to use the current market rate for each shipment is one of spot shipping’s greatest benefits. With prices sometimes fluctuating daily, as a business you’ll be able…
Insulated shipping containers are used worldwide as a way of maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels needed to preserve the quality of your cargo. Unlike refrigerated containers (reefers), which rely on a powered cooling system, insulated containers use double-wall insulation to passively regulate internal conditions without the need for an external power source. These containers help…
We all know that fragmented data can lead to inefficiencies and ultimately higher business costs for your global solutions. But even more importantly, your customers expect regular, timely updates about the status of their cargo at every stage of its journey. Ultimately, to meet consumer expectations and remain competitive, system integration has had to…
When it comes to heavy lift shipping, the bigger the better! Anything from yachts to generators to hydroelectric equipment is transported using heavy lift shipping methods. ‘Heavy lift shipping’ describes the process of transporting cargo that exceeds the size, weight, or handling capacity of standard shipping containers and trucks. Because of this, it can be…