Posts by Adrian Peterson
Navigating the impact of the Russian-Ukraine crisis
As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, the effects on international shipping are evolving rapidly. Our insight into potential changes that could affect you include: Bunker fuel Bunker prices have increased since the start of 2022 by approximately 58%. This week in Singapore – the world’s largest bunkering hub – we have seen the bunker price for…
Read MoreWhen to consider domestic sea freight for oversized machinery and equipment
Less than 15 percent of our domestic freight uses Australia’s Blue Highway – the 80 or so ports and seaways surrounding the country connecting cities and towns and the world. Sea freight is often overlooked because of misconceptions that road and rail freight is more cost-effective. However, when it comes to transporting oversized and heavy…
Read MoreSafe project logistics for the mining Industry
In the world of mining everything is oversized and huge. Transporting and using mining equipment makes you feel tiny, so nothing is bigger than the issue of on-site and off-site safety. TGI Cargo understands the mining sector like no other logistics company, as we stand on site and see these machines in action. Having partnered…
Read MoreGetting it right when budgeting for freight forwarding projects
Our experience tells us that getting the figures wrong on a freight forwarding quote can quite simply, make or break a business. That’s why we stand by our quote, and only about 2% of the time do we make any variations, even when the market has fluctuated substantially. Does this mean that we sometimes take…
Read MoreAir Cargo Services – when is air freight the best option?
You may have heard stories of cargo delays and shipping container ‘traffic jams’ at docks. Yet air freight is less visible due to flight restrictions during COVID outbreaks. It’s time to get clear on the current state of global transportation options and the value of air freight in 2021. TGI Groups’ experience is that, whilst…
Read MoreOcean Shipping – Critical factors to consider for Large and Project Sea freight
You want to know that your valuable cargo will cross the sea safely, cost-effectively and without delay. Imagine organising the ocean shipping logistics of 6000 cubic metres of cargo, 41 containers; all moving from China to just outside Brisbane, Qld. That’s what TGI do on a regular basis; handling shipments for our clients, and in…
Read MoreFive key factors to a stress-free and successful freight forwarding project
By Peter Townley Moving freight can be a stressful time for any mining or resources operation – especially when it comes to major projects involving the transportation of capital equipment worth hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Therefore, it’s not only important to partner with a professional freight forwarder it’s essential that both parties…
Read MoreThe Added Value Of Global Forwarding Utlising the Power of Global Freight
Freight forwarding is one of the most crucial components of the global supply chain. A good global forwarding company adds extraordinary value not only in moving goods for their clients, they facilitate bottom line revenue through cost savings throughout the business. What Are Global Freight and Global Forwarding? Global freight is the product of the…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Bulk And Break Bulk Shipping
Bulk and Break Bulk are two terms that can be used incorrectly and interchangeably in the course of the day-to-day business. There are distinctive differences between Bulk and Break Bulk in terms of cargo, nature, size, capacity, handling, trade, customers, ports, terminals, equipment, infrastructure. In the below article, we go over the differences between Bulk…
Read MoreHow Do I Choose A Good International Freight Forwarder?
Freight forwarders are the crucial piece in the puzzle between the supplier and their destination. They can either make your operations run smoothly or halt them, keep your budget on track or blow it. It is really no wonder that deciding on a forwarder can feel rather daunting, which is why we are here to…
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