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Singapore is home to the world's largest bunkering port and is the world’s busiest transshipment hub supporting large volumes of cargo imported and exported worldwide. Beyond this, further investments in the country’s infrastructure demonstrate Singapore’s commitment to innovating its approach to international shipping. Once complete, the Tuas Mega Port will be able to handle up to 65 million TEUs annually, making it the world's largest fully automated terminal.

In recent years, trade in Nigeria has surged, with total merchandise trade reaching N35.16 trillion in Q3 2024, marking an 81.35% increase from the previous year. Exports, largely driven by crude oil made up around 58.27% of total trade value. While imports grew particularly amongst industrial supplies, capital goods, and food and beverages.

Sometimes known as consolidation, groupage is a shipping method where multiple small shipments from different businesses all with similar origins and destinations are combined into one container or vehicle. This helps to form a full container load, optimizing space and helping to reduce not only the transportation costs but also the environmental impact of international shipping operations.

Establishing and managing a cold supply chain is an integral part of today’s global landscape. But what does ‘cold chain management’ mean? Put simply, a cold supply chain is a temperature-controlled operation that helps preserve the quality of perishable products during transportation.

As a small business, the idea of shipping internationally can feel daunting, particularly if you are still relatively new to the market. However, there is a world of opportunity out there for you to take your brand worldwide if you can take that first step. Shipping companies have decades of experience, plus access to all the latest information you need to start importing or exporting your internationally- all you need to do is find the right one!