Resource Desk

This site serves as an online guide for the shipping industry in Egypt, with comprehensive information and listings of companies in all different areas of shipping. Additional resources include subjects such as ports information, dangerous goods, listings of shipping schedules, and more.

Food Logistics a resource on logistics and supply chain management within the food and consumer packaged goods industry. This website provides a free newsletter which is published nine times a year and provides analysis and solutions to challenges in warehousing, material handling, transportation and information management. Also available are industry news, an industry calendar of events, and a directory of trade associations.

The Institute for Supply Management exists to foster the influence and scope of supply management. This site provides updated information on upcoming conferences and seminars for education and research on supply management. The site also has products for sale online, including study materials for Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and many more. Other resources including relocation and affiliate resources are available for paid members.

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) presents trade and logistic information about the international foodservice industry. Main aspects addressed by the IFDA are government regulations, IT and E-commerce, food safety, and a wide variety of articles related to the logistics of the international food industry.

The International Maritime Organization is responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships. The site contains a vast amount of resources on maritime matters, such as current news and informative documents. IMO was established by the United Nations and is currently based in the United Kingdom.

Intershipper offers a quick quote function on their website, enabling one to see the cost of shipping something of a given weight from one zip code to another, according to a multitude of different shipping services.

The website provides information on creating a company in Liberia and its expenses and the department of its various maritime sectors. Also, documents about registering vessels as well as maritime rules are included.

Home to the magazine Logistics Management, this site provides an array of information such as current news, logistic, research, company and warehouse directories, and an event calendar.

A comprehensive directory of logistics resources around the world. This directory is divided in categories such us transportation, supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, etc. In addition you would find logistics news and articles.

An information and communications resource for the international maritime community, this site features bulletins, news, and events of interest. It also includes links to trade associations, government resources, as well as an extensive list of marine and intermodal transportation companies and resources.

Maritime Link is a frequently updated logistics news site including articles on marine transport from all over the world. Optional subscription to Marine News or Maritime Reporter is explained on the site but is not necessary to access maritime news.

MaritimeChain.com was developed to provide a common and independent platform for the shipping industry. It is positioned as a business-to-business portal targeting the marine-related businesses. Requires a free registration.

This shipping portal offers services like sailing schedules, data declaration, change shipment or port, container tracking and others. A free registration is necessary in order to access the services. Also available are press releases and trade updates.

This website provides several very useful charts and guides. There is current information on the status of key North American transportation lanes, shipping container size charts, harmonized schedule codes, sailing schedules, and a tracking service for packages. In addition, a graphical guide to the international rules for the interpretation of commonly used trade term (INCOTERMs) is provided.

The official website of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Includes port listings, shipping lines, exposition listings, service guides, and industry announcements.

The Shipping Guide section of The Shipping Times publication currently offers the most comprehensive shipping schedules from Singapore to many ports around the world. Also included in this resource is a shipping news section that includes logistical news from around the world.

UNCTAD: Transport & Trade Logistics The site provides pertinent information on developments in international trade and transportation. Included in the publications and documents section is the organization’s “Trade Facilitation and Multimodal Transport” Newsletter.

United Parcel Services of America (UPS) Supply Chain Solutions provides various services for international trade including transportation and freight, logistics, and consulting. Specific services include import/export technologies, customs brokerage, design and planning, distribution and more.

This online logistics journal targets senior management of American companies active in domestic and international trade. It covers different aspects of the global supply chain through news articles, webinars and department specific information.

This site is a portal to the homepage of nearly every seaport in the world.

Offers and request for product exports/imports in Europe. Provides additional information including certification services and information, trade law, employment opportunities. It is also possible to post your own offers and requests for free. Please note priority is given to European suppliers.