A Deep Delve Into Hazardous Shipments.
Hazardous shipments , also known as hazardous materials or dangerous goods are items that are potentially harmful to people, property, or the environment during transportation; they pose various risks, including fire, explosion, ..
Digital Twinning And It's Impact On Logistics And Freight Forwarding.
Digital twinning is a revolutionary technology poised to transform the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Digital twins are software-generated representations of physical goods, including their images, videos, and data. Ph..
Bill Of Lading In Shipping: Importance, Purpose, And Types.
A bill of lading (BL or BoL) is a legal document that serves as evidence of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier. In logistics, the bill of lading contains specific information about the shipment, including..
Non-tariff Barriers And Their Impact On Logistics.
Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) are a huge stumbling block to trade in East Africa. What are NTBs, you may ask? NTBs are obstacles to trade that are not in the form of tariffs, such as licenses, quotas, embargoes, sanctions, regulation..
Trends And Innovations Shaping Logistics And Supply Chain In 2023.
Supply chain and logistics industries are heavily dependent on implementing technology-driven innovations and ideas; this necessitates the need to be well-versed in emerging ideas. In the next decade, the main focus of thes..
Clearance Of Motor Vehicles Under Cpd (carnet De Passage) In Kenya
What is a CPD Carnet? This is customs booklet allowing consignees to temporarily import their motor vehicles for use but within a stipulated period without paying any Government taxes. How does it wor..
Benefits Of Freight Tracking
The suspense encountered when a shipment is on transit is downplayed. However, with the advent of tracking, freight forwarding and logistics firms have offered value-added services to their customers. Choosing and implementing a t..
Multimodal Shipping; The New Trend In Logistics And Supply Chain.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the most formidable challenge faced in the history of logistics and supply chain. The need for invention further inspired innovation and the setting of new standards to manoeuver the pandemic. Multim..
Freight Insurance In Freight Forwarding And Logistics.
In logistics and freight forwarding, regardless of the transit method and care taken while handling cargo damage or accidents or theft of cargo is inevitable. Quite often, the shipper and consignee wrongly conjecture that ..
Challenges Facing Logistics Companies In Kenya
Kenya has had a promising economy which is a good thing for freight forwarding companies such as Siggol Logistics. However, just like any other economy, challenges can’t lack. The ability of Siggol Logistics to solve these chall..
How To Manage An Effective Transport Fleet
Getting a cutting edge performance out of a fleet is anything but easy. Time constraints, costs, the ability of senior and fleet management to multitask, fluctuating trends in costs and workforce availability are all factors, to m..
Containerization In Cargo Shipping
What does containerization entail an inquisitive mind would wonder! Well, this is a system of standardized freight transport that uses shipping containers that meet the ISO set conditions. The standardized containers can be loaded..
Understanding The Shipping Incoterms
Despite being such a significant part of our everyday lives, most people don’t know much about freight and forwarding, much less the jargon associated with it. Siggol Logistics takes its time to explain to client’s terminologi..
How To Choose A Reliable Logistics Partner
Logistics plays a crucial role in the booming e-commerce business when it comes to the supply chain systems. It is important to ensure that you work with a logistics partner that is reliable and will deliver you goods safely and i..
How To Manage Your Supply Chain And Cargo Distribution Network
When people talk about supply chain and cargo distribution network management, what they refer to is the procedures, technology, and systems that connect the customer to the supplier. At Siggol Logistics we underst..
Role Of Block Chain In The Post Covid-19 Supply Chain And Logistics.
The COVID-19 pandemic has largely attributed to a paradigm shift in the supply chain. With no affirmation of a vaccine or a cure for this pandemic, demand has spiraled off its wagon and is less likely to get back to its state befo..
Questions You Should Ask Your Logistics Company
Finding a logistics company that’s good for you can be a tough decision. Beyond the initial questions of what type of service you want (land, rail, sea, air) there are other determining factors that you may want to take into acc..
What You Need To Be Aware Before Importing Any Cargo To Kenya
Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC) Programme Is a conformity assessment procedure applied on goods destined to Kenya in the country of supply/ origin by KEBS appointed inspection agents to assess their com..
Electronic Cargo Tracking E-seals
On a gazette notice dated on 13/03/2020, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) notified importers, Transporters, Customs Clearing Agents and other interested parties on the new control and safety system of the transit cargo passing th..
Tips For Choosing Cargo Services
To choose the right cargo service, there are several things to take into account. The following are some of the tips you need from Siggol Logistics. THE ACCURACY AND TIMELINESS OF DELIVERY Timeliness ..
Why Most Importations Are Preferably Done Via Sea
Kenya is East Africa’s main exporter as well as importer.it also has the largest growing economy. According to last year financial statistics the imports attributed to sea freight were up to $ 17.1 B. Today there are approximate..
How To Deal With The Mishap Of Cargo Delays In Logistics
Delivery experience of a contracted Logistics Firm accounts for up to 80% of a client's review of the company. A delayed shipment tips the scales towards a negative review on social platforms which consequentially turns away a lot..
Why Mombasa Is A Transit Hub For East And Central African Countries
Transport and logistics are at the core of Kenya’s economic narrative due to the country’s role as a trans-shipment hub for goods moving to landlocked countries in East and Central Africa. The Port of Mombasa is located on int..
Impacts Of Internet Of Things (iot) On Food Supply Chains
Siggol Logistics is always up to date with current issues so as to better serve our clients. The economic value of the Internet of Things (IoT) is predicted that it could reach multi-trillions by 2025. Something very big is clea..
Best Character Traits For Working In Cargo Logistics
At Siggol Logistics we are in constant lookout for employees who are able to meet the high standard of service required by our customers. Very few haulage professionals would dispute the claim that cargo logistics are among the mo..
The Future Of Freight Forwarding Industry In Kenya
The future of freight forwarding companies is bright and hopeful. This is because of factors such as the country’s increased infrastructure, strategic location, among other factors. If you check out a company such as Siggol Logi..
The Impact Of Sgr Rail Freight On The Northern Corridor
The Standard Gauge Railway has brought in itself good fruits and a bunch of not so good fruits to the Freight forwarding companies. Its impact has been termed as a double-edged sword as it has seen to the development of ICDs (like..
Covid-19 Risk Management In Supply Chains And Logistics
Siggol Logistics, just like other businesses, has had to come up with measures and strategies that protect its clients and employees. The Corona Virus has disrupted nearly every part of supply chains. From supply upstream to inbou..
Ways In Which Logistics Technology Is Impacting Warehousing
The drive to create competitive advantage at Siggol Logistics and increase delivery speed has led to numerous breakthroughs in our logistics technology. Warehouses, being important hubs in the Kenya logistics supply chain, are un..
Role Of Technology In The Growth Of Supply Chain Companies In Kenya
In Kenya, supply chains hold a great importance in every business. At Siggol Logistics we understand this thus efficiently and effectively carrying out the coordination of all the activities like delivery of products, transportat..
Things To Consider When Choosing A Freight Forwarder
A quick Google search will show that there’s no shortage of logistics companies ready to ship your goods internationally. But at Siggol Logistics we know that there’s a vast difference between any freight forwarder and a good..
Temporary Importation Of Road Vehicles And Foreign Vehicle Permits Authorization
Pursuant to the East African Community Customs Management Regulation (EACCMR) 2010, (Regulation 136 and 137) and the Traffic Act, Rule 7A (3) the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in collaboration with the National Transport and Safet..
Kentrade Levy Rise & Roll-out Of Icms To Replace Simba System
The Kenya Trade network has raised extra cost on imported goods following the roll up of the new system.in its statement the Kentrade has been given authority to charge users to aid operational activities after the government redu..