Why Does Your Shipping Container Cost More When Ocean Freight Hasn't Increased?

Freight didn’t rise, but your container cost 30% more? Learn how port fees, surcharges, and demurrage inflate your final landed bill and how to prevent it.

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Extreme Weather and International Freight Transport: How to Reduce the Impact

A hurricane, flood, or drought can disrupt foreign trade operations in a matter of hours. The effects do not end with the event itself: congestion, rerouting, delays, and higher costs quickly follow...

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Holidays in China

Guide to holidays in China to help you plan your sea and air shipments to Colombia in advance.

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FCL vs. LCL

FCL is like renting a private truck or taxi just for yourself, while LCL is like buying a passenger bus seat and paying only for your space.

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Demurrage and Detention Management

In maritime operations, a detained container generates automatic daily penalties that escalate rapidly and erode the commercial margin of any import or export.

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Eco-design of Packaging

Commercial packaging serves a dual purpose: protecting the product and determining transport efficiency.

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Typhoon Dolphin

Logistics Alert: Typhoon Dolphin causes port congestion in China and 1-2 week delays on routes to Colombia.

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Cobots in the Warehouse

How integrating collaborative robots multiplies picking efficiency and transforms supply chain safety.

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Digital Twins

Discover how digital twins optimize the supply chain at Dietrich Logistics: simulate scenarios, predict failures, and secure your investment's ROI.

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New Customs Sanctioning Regime

This regulatory shift aims to move past procedural rigidity and replace Decree-Law 920 of 2023.

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Practical Guide: Choose and Install the Ideal EV Charger in Colombia

Everything you need to know about voltage, regulations, and costs to safely install a smart charger in your home or building.

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First Mile vs. Last Mile: The Keys to Logistic Success

In the world of logistics, financial and operational success is defined at two completely opposite extremes: the First Mile and the Last Mile.

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