ice-blog-header-image-Oct-2021

Eastern Europe Shipping Blog

Expert tips on smarter shipping between the U.S. and Eastern Europe, including shipping of heavy goods.

A Guide to Shipping Personal Effects to Ireland in a Shipping Container

 

Ireland is renowned for its vibrant culture, varied landscape, and legendary local pubs. It's also a popular destination for expatriates. As the fastest-growing economy in the Eurozone, Ireland pairs its robust, pro-business environment with a harmonious balance between work and life. 

Whether you're moving for business, pleasure, or a bit of both, shipping your personal effects to Ireland in a shipping container is a detailed task for which you likely have little experience. No worries, we can help. This comprehensive guide provides essential insights and practical steps for efficiently and safely shipping household goods to Ireland.

Read More

Finding Shipping Companies for UK to USA Ocean Freight

 

The USA is the UK’s no. 1 export partner – accounting for more than a third of goods exports in 2022. In a sea of options for shipping companies UK to USA, finding a reliable and cost-effective partner can seem daunting, especially when it comes to heavy and oversized cargo.

Whether you’re a small shipper or a seasoned UK freight forwarder looking for a stateside partner, there are some key factors to consider in your search.

Read More

Transatlantic Container Shipping Rates: Where Are They Going?

 

Following years of record profits in the aftermath of the global pandemic, the container shipping industry has found itself in a precarious state.

A flood of new vessel orders – combined with plummeting cargo volumes – have extended a drop-off in global shipping rates, which on average have plunged more than 80% since their peak in late 2021.

Transatlantic container shipping rates, while trending downward, remain in a state of flux – and can vary widely depending on market conditions, fuel prices, global economic trends and more. It’s important for shippers to understand these factors to secure cost-effective transportation both today and in the long term.

Read More

I.C.E. Transport’s Most Popular Shipping Blog Posts of 2022

I.C.E. Transport | Dec 27, 2022 7:30:00 AM | European Shipping

 

During 2022, our blog has shared helpful information on how to be a smarter global shipper, particularly to and from Eastern Europe. Here are the 3 most popular posts during the year based on readership. They may be worth another look!

 

Read More

Cargo Shipping from US to Poland: What to Expect

 

While most trade between the US and Poland is import trade into the US, the volume of exports to Poland is on the rise. If you export goods to Poland, it helps to work with a cargo forwarder who has “been there, done that.” Andrew Rozek, President of I.C.E. Transport, has decades of experience shipping to Poland from the USA. We chatted with him recently to better understand the challenges of cargo shipping from US to Poland.

Read More

International door to door shipping: a single source is best

 

An international shipment goes through many stages. There’s loading, drayage, maybe a ride on the rails, and then the ocean crossing. On the other side there’s Customs, more land transportation and then, finally, unloading.

So many chances for something to go wrong!

Read More

Transatlantic Freight Forwarder Update

 

For transatlantic freight forwarders like I.C.E. Transport, it's been interesting to see the sharp contrast in ocean freight prices and congestion issues between Transpacific and Transatlantic freight.

It's really a tale of two oceans.

Read More

How to Reduce Ocean Freight Costs

 

For decades, steamship lines have had an unspoken pact with shippers: If you’re willing to wait many weeks to have your cargo delivered, we’ll transport it thousands of miles for you, and do it for cheap. Even with relatively affordable rates, the lines made oodles of money by piling containers – as many as 24,000 TEUs on the latest ships – onto a single vessel. 

All that changed with the pandemic as the lines cut capacity to address greatly decreased demand. As factories re-opened and as consumers starting shopping again, demand for container space soared – but vessel capacity did not. 

Read More

Europe-to-Canada Shipping: The Basics

 

Nine of the top 20 countries that sell goods into Canada are in Europe, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. If you want to learn how to make this trade route more profitable through efficient global transportation, here’s a quick guide.

Read More

Infographic on Shipping Between Ireland and USA

I.C.E. Transport | Oct 13, 2020 7:00:00 AM | ocean shipping, European Shipping

 

Ireland and the USA are significant trading partners. We've put together this shipping spotlight to summarize the type and volume of goods moving between the two countries, including shipping from Ireland to USA.

Read More