Air vs. Sea Freight

The question of air vs. sea freight is a common question we get at Stockwell International. We understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.

There is a range of differences between air and sea freight, and their unique advantages and disadvantages must be weighed up for your circumstances. Factors such as cargo sensitivity, security, the urgency of delivery, size of goods, weight of the shipment, and budget must all be considered.

Freight trends in 2022; what to keep an eye on

As a leading international freight forwarder, Stockwell international is monitoring 3 trends to watch for in the freight industry in 2022.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that the freight forwarding industry is facing significant headwinds. Here are 3 freight trends in 2022 likely to impact our industry into the future.

End of Financial Year Update – 2021/22

Stockwell International

By Angela Gambell, Director of Sales & Marketing We have had relative stability over the last few months, the first in a very long time. I believe this relative stability is short lived and we should buckle back down for some more rate turbulence.  Shanghai has fully re-opened and there is now a backlog to […]

Line Haul and Domestic Transport Update with Austyn Gambell

Stockwells line haul truck

Celebrating a year since launching our Line Haul and Domestic Transport service, we’re reflecting on where we started, where we’re at now and what we’re looking toward in the future, with an update from our Line Haul Coordinator, Austyn Gambell. Since September last year, we’ve come a long way in terms of service and delivery. […]

BOXBAY high storage concept to revolutionise port and terminal operations

Dubai

DP World and German industrial engineering specialist SMS group are celebrating after their successful joint venture. The futuristic BOXBAY high bay storage system completed its first six months in operation at Jebel Ali port in Dubai, with flying colours. The innovative technology aims to change the way containers are handled, in terms of performance, reliability […]

Ningbo Meishan Port Closure

shipping vessel in golden fog

Operations on the world’s largest port have been halted due to a single positive case of COVID-19. The 34-year-old dockworker initially tested negative on 8th August but later returned a positive result, sparking a swift closure of the affected terminal and concerns about unprecedented volumes of tankers, bulk carriers and containerships backing up outside China’s […]