Topic “Mary MacKinven” — Exporter Magazine

Bigger ships, congested ports, the need for greater collaboration and smarter planning – there’s a lot to keep importers, exporters and shipping firms on their toes in 2015. Mary MacKinven reviews the sea freight marketplace and it would appear that, right around the world, ‘the times they are a-changing’ in regard to shipping.

Ensuring your export goods get to buyers in good condition, and payment happens smoothly, requires a thorough risk management strategy.

New Zealand’s freight and logistics sector may be competitive but there is still plenty of fat to be skimmed off, reports Mary MacKinven in our special freight and logistics showcase. Meanwhile, international lobbying, company collaborations and smart IT are all factors working to deliver New Zealand exports more efficiently.

Much has been happening in the sea freight industry in recent times. Exporter updates export firms on the many interesting, and occasionally frustrating, developments.

Poor packing is now the biggest risk in international transit. Exporter looks at the key aspects of managing the risks involved in getting your goods to export markets and getting paid.

With the latest developments in third party logistics or fulfilment warehousing and new services by freight forwarders and shippers, supply chain control has become a lot easier for exporters. Mary Mackinven reports.

Untangling the risks in export cargo transit requires sound knowledge of your supply chain and plenty of expert advice. By Mary Mackinven.

Export cargo in transit needs special insurance cover. This feature looks at what is and isn’t covered, the terminology, the horror stories, and other important issues associated with marine insurance.

Why fly, when the cost to airfreight is so high compared to sea freight?
It’s all about time to market, risk minimisation, and much more.

Major disruptions caused by the Rena grounding and Port of Auckland strikes have resulted in challenging times for the shipping lines and for exporters. But somehow they’ve managed to cope.