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When Tropical Storm Imelda Hit RTM Lines Provides Expert Customized Solutions to Complex Logistics Hurdles

When Tropical Storm Imelda Hit RTM Lines Provides Expert Customized Solutions to Complex Logistics Hurdles

by RTM Lines New Admin | Sep 30, 2019 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

Trusted international ocean shipping logistics company, RTM Lines, has built a reputation by delivering consistent results and solutions for customers since 1980. Acts of God and forces of nature are unavoidable and inevitable hurdles which trans ocean shipping and...
4 Reasons to Choose a Career in Logistics

4 Reasons to Choose a Career in Logistics

by Lynn Birner | Sep 12, 2019 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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....
The History and Importance of Ocean Logistics

The History and Importance of Ocean Logistics

by RTM Lines New Admin | Jul 15, 2019 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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...
Importing and Exporting: Why HS Codes Are Important

Importing and Exporting: Why HS Codes Are Important

by RTM Lines New Admin | Jun 15, 2019 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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...
A Guide to Project Cargo Shipments

A Guide to Project Cargo Shipments

by RTM Lines New Admin | May 1, 2019 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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,”...
Roro vs closed container: Which is better for your project?

Roro vs closed container: Which is better for your project?

by RTM Lines New Admin | Apr 19, 2019 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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...
How to Optimize Drayage and Reduce Demurrage Charges at the Port

How to Optimize Drayage and Reduce Demurrage Charges at the Port

by RTM Lines New Admin | Mar 13, 2019 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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...
The Ocean Freight General Rate Increase and How It Impacts Your Business

The Ocean Freight General Rate Increase and How It Impacts Your Business

by RTM Lines New Admin | May 15, 2018 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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...
RTM Lines Welcomes Mining Industry Revival With New Direct Routes to Oceania

RTM Lines Welcomes Mining Industry Revival With New Direct Routes to Oceania

by RTM Lines New Admin | Apr 30, 2018 | RTM Lines News For Shippers

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...
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