In the 1980s, and through the early 2000s, RTM Lines played a meaningful role in moving oil & gas equipment and heavy machinery from the U.S. and overseas into Venezuela. Recent events and discussion on prospects for renewal of the Venezuelan oil sector remain...
To protect agriculture and ecosystems, many countries require fumigation of used cargo and wood packaging. These measures help prevent the spread of pests and diseases that pose major biosecurity risks. Regulations for certain countries may change seasonally so always...
When disaster strikes, relief for the hardest hit communities cannot come fast enough. It is important that critical time sensitive shipments are routed and delivered swiftly and safely. The Caribbean has a long history of maritime trade, but access by large...
RTM Lines shipped a Mobile Cancer Screening Unit to Lagos, Nigeria. Mobile Screening Units (MSUs) provide cancer screening services outside of fixed clinical sites, thereby increasing access to early detection services especially in underserved communities. The...
Over the past four years, we have observed a notable increase in export activity from the United States to the Caribbean region, with Panama emerging as a particularly active destination. This upward trend appears to be closely tied to migration patterns during this...
A seamless shipping experience through customs involves foresight, planning and a seamless transit process. However, it’s not unusual for delays to occur, some out of your control. These are six of the most common reasons cargo gets held up in customs. Incorrect or...
If you want your business to thrive, you need to be able to plan for anything, including at-destination problems. We’ve compiled a guide on the common problems shippers face at destination. Cargo weight limits and specifications Interestingly enough, one of the common...
Fires aboard vessels remain one of the biggest safety issues for the shipping industry, as highlighted by the recent incident on the car carrier Fremantle Highway, which caught fire last week off the Dutch coast. Mitigating fire risk at sea as lithium-ion batteries...
Significant events happening in the Middle East may have a major impact on ocean shipping, international trade, and global markets. To assess the position and growth in the Middle East, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) is often used as a reference point....
After 40 years in the ocean transportation industry, we still hear these two terms used interchangeably. However, it’s important to note the differences to avoid misunderstandings and confusion. Importing and exporting are vital to your business and being able to...
Recently, the U.S. Customs and Border Control made an exciting announcement that they will be releasing an automated tool that will speed up the processing of vessel manifest confidentiality requests. Turnaround time will go from 60 to 90 days, to as little as 24...
Quantitative Easing is a financial tactic which has been deployed across the world by various central banking agencies in effort to stimulate economies and stave off deflation (the practice started with the US Federal Reserve in 2008). When governing financial bodies...
Forces of Nature are unpredictable. Lately it seems, climate change is catalyzing increasingly extreme weather. The force of natural disasters creates a ripple effect of damage and loss that emanates far beyond the community which has been hit. Some storms sweep in...
Over the past few decades, the importance of logistics and supply chain management has grown significantly and brought forward the birth of numerous shipping companies. The logistics industry has become an important driver of economic growth and development....
Ocean transportation is an ancient practice. The trade of goods between nations and across seas is a century old occurrence. The idea of using some type of shipping container -- be it sacks, bales, crates or barrels -- to carry goods also dates back to ancient times....
There are many reasons why HS Codes are important for importing and exporting. An HS Code, or a Harmonized System Code, contains a series of numbers in which products are identified. HS codes are vital for successfully import or export cargo and goods. Over 98% of the...
When it comes to transporting high and heavy cargo from point A to point B, there are a lot of details that need to be addressed to ensure that transportation is on-time and without unnecessary costs. Often this type of transportation is known as “project cargo,”...
When it comes to transporting vehicles, the two most common methods for overseas transport are ro-ro and close-container shipping. Ro-ro is short for roll-on/roll-off. It’s the most common way to ship cars, boats, travel trailers, tractors, and other high and heavy...
Optimizing drayage and reducing demurrage charges at the port can help your organization save money and improve time-efficiency. Demurrage is the charge that is payable to the owner of a chartered ship in respect of failure to load or discharge the ship within the...
International trade has brought new opportunity for global merchants. And while prices tend to be favorable for overseas business dealings, the logistics of transporting the product to the customer is often overlooked. This type of oversight can quickly turn a...
Recent international news has heralded the revival of the mining industry. This encouraging trend has positively affected sales of new and used mining equipment. And, this in turn, increases the volume of ocean cargo being shipped for the industry. These shipments...
Recovering Oil Prices Increase Demand for Reliable Oversea Transportation:Trans Ocean Transportation Company Uses Past Success to Meet New Demand NORWALK, CT--Global crude oil prices are predicted to recover and the demand for oil and...
Shipping breakbulk or project cargo across international waters traditionally involves loading high, or heavy pieces of cargo on a ship, either on cradles, skids or reels; in drums or crates; or banded together (as is the case for pipes and rail tracks). Customers ask...
RO-RO SHIPMENT BASICS Do you have a difficult international vehicle or ro-ro shipment on the horizon? RTM LINES’ knowledgeable and courteous professionals are experts at shipping personal and commercial vehicles anywhere by ocean. We will take care of your...
The most challenging aspects of out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo shipments are to anticipate and prepare for any issues that may arise – from identifying the proper vessels for height, weight and delivery requirements to monitoring receiving, loading, lashing, stowage and...
Impact of Israel-Palestine Conflict on Global Ocean Freight Shipment: Essential Insights The...
Given the recent occurrence of the largest boxship using the waterway, which had to unload a...
With a series of bold decisions and an unorthodox business model, Amazon has gone from a small...
The U.S Customs and Border Protection issued a press release on February 6, 2020, related to New...
Trusted international ocean shipping logistics company, RTM Lines, has built a reputation by...
RTM Lines pledges to provide informed proactive and resourceful guidance to our...
RTM Lines is pleased to be included in the Manufacturers' Mart 2017 Buyers' Guide for New England...
(November 20, 2014, Norwalk, CT) – RTM Lines, a world leader in ocean transport and logistics...