To ship goods from one country to another, shippers must reserve a container in advance. This requires coordinating with an international freight forwarder or a shipping line to secure the right container type and capacity based on the cargo volume. This process is known as Container Booking, and in this...

Have you ever looked closely at how cargo is loaded into or unloaded from containers at ports or customs terminals? At first glance, it may seem like a simple task, but in reality it requires precision, planning, and professional handling. In the logistics and international shipping industry, these two operations...

Iran is currently the ninth-largest egg producer in the world, exporting around 135,000 tons of eggs annually to 18 countries. Thanks to its large-scale poultry industry and competitive pricing, Iran has become an attractive sourcing market for international buyers seeking reliable egg suppliers. However, importing eggs from Iran requires familiarity...

How much space does our cargo occupy inside a container or transport vehicle? How many units can fit in a single container? How many containers are needed for a full shipment? And how is the shipping cost calculated? Freight forwarding companies base all these calculations on a key parameter called...

According to official statistics, in 2023–2024 (Iranian year 1402), nearly 389,495 tons of dates worth over USD 345 million were exported from Iran. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous year. If we intend to enter the import and trade of dates from Iran, what steps must we...

Is it better to use our own container for cargo shipping and avoid dependency on shipping lines or carriers? So why do most businesses still use carrier-owned containers? Which option actually works best in practice? Generally, containers are classified by ownership into two main types: SOC (Shipper Owned Container) and...