<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sea and Shore Services B.V.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sea and Shore]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/kennisbank</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:08:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Container Market Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[For much of the past few years, international container shipping has been defined by volatility. Today, the market tells a different story. While geopolitical developments and regional disruptions continue to influence global trade, freight rates on many major trade lanes have remained relatively stable compared with the extreme fluctuations of recent years. For importers and exporters, this creates an opportunity to improve planning, negotiate long-term contracts and build more predictable...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/container-market-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b467d3e0c16484fef3df5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:21:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_00cdef9403fb4959bf7b7774c5e2efd1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samen grenzen verleggen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wil je uitbreiden naar Europa? Je logistieke partner is belangrijker dan je denkt. Voor veel groeiende bedrijven begint de toetreding tot de Europese markt met het werven van nieuwe klanten. Het behouden van die klanten hangt echter af van iets heel anders: betrouwbare logistiek. Een vertraagde levering, onduidelijke communicatie of onverwachte douaneproblemen kunnen de klanttevredenheid snel aantasten, hoe goed het product zelf ook is. Dat is waarom... ...succesvolle internationale bedrijven...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/samen-grenzen-verleggen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e4eac249727e9a29bd0f7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_0f360c9ced6646b295e0e0b7039e2907~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grow Beyond Borders Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expanding Into Europe? Your Logistics Partner Matters More Than You Think. For many growing businesses, entering the European market starts with finding new customers. Keeping those customers, however, depends on something entirely different. Reliable logistics. A delayed shipment, unclear communication or unexpected customs issue can quickly affect customer satisfaction, regardless of how strong the product itself may be. This is why... ...successful international companies increasingly view...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/freight-forwarding-europe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e455660af8122e0358b9b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_0f360c9ced6646b295e0e0b7039e2907~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customs delays are often preventable]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a shipment is delayed at customs, the first assumption is often that customs authorities are responsible. In reality, many customs delays begin long before a container reaches the border. Incomplete documentation, incorrect HS codes, missing certificates, or inaccurate commercial invoices are among the most common reasons for shipment delays. While these issues may seem minor, they can result in additional inspections, unexpected costs, and valuable time being lost. As international...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/customs-clearance-netherlands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a450be6be27582c36af5f20</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:46:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_525ae02835584f3cae6047d5f40cd355~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peak Season Started Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many importers expected freight markets to remain relatively calm throughout the summer. Instead, peak season has arrived earlier than expected, and container rates on the Asia-Europe trade lanes have already begun moving upwards. Several carriers have announced general rate increases while congestion and schedule disruptions continue to affect parts of Europe and Asia. Recent market reports indicate that stronger demand and tighter vessel capacity are pushing rates upwards faster than many...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/asia-europe-freight-rates-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3baa9196e17da783c6a892</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:11:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_93977e6865794f1ab1ea9860694cd63f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opslag: een strategisch voordeel voor importeurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As inventory strategies continue to evolve, warehouse space is becoming more than just a place to store products. It is becoming a competitive advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/opslag-een-strategisch-voordeel-voor-importeurs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32894a83cfcf3d6ca7ffc0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:48:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_20af95f2ce2346729ae2277ccf35352e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warehousing: A strategic asset for importers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As inventory strategies continue to evolve, warehouse space is becoming more than just a place to store products. It is becoming a competitive advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/warehouse-space-a-strategic-asset-for-importers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32597f7ce5e131935118d0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:25:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_20af95f2ce2346729ae2277ccf35352e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waarom het goedkoopste vrachttarief vaak de duurste optie is]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Sea and Shore Services, we believe logistics should support business growth.]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/waarom-het-goedkoopste-vrachttarief-vaak-de-duurste-optie-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a27d7cbb02791f652257536</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_3f1d84ed6bf2408fb895fee0525261a5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the cheapest freight rate is often the most expensive option]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Sea and Shore Services, we believe logistics should support business growth.]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/why-the-cheapest-freight-rate-is-often-the-most-expensive-option</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a27d0377af0f733569a5c8e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:42:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_3f1d84ed6bf2408fb895fee0525261a5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wat importeurs moeten weten: Spanningen in het Midden-Oosten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Het grootste deel van het afgelopen jaar leek de containervervoersmarkt zich richting stabiliteit te bewegen. Er kwam extra scheepscapaciteit op de markt, de vrachtprijzen daalden ten opzichte van eerdere hoogtepunten en veel bedrijven verwachtten dat de transportkosten voorspelbaarder zouden worden. Recente geopolitieke ontwikkelingen hebben dat vooruitzicht veranderd. De escalerende spanningen in het Midden-Oosten beïnvloeden opnieuw de wereldwijde scheepvaartpatronen. Rederijen leiden...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/wat-importeurs-moeten-weten-spanningen-in-het-midden-oosten</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22be1f166fbfb1ede44dfd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:40:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_10996a7205fc49a7b02a6a3b8654849b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what importers should know: Middle East Tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[For much of the past year, the container shipping market appeared to be moving toward stability. Additional vessel capacity entered the market, freight rates softened from previous highs, and many businesses expected transportation costs to become more predictable. Recent geopolitical developments have changed that outlook. Escalating tensions in the Middle East are once again influencing global shipping patterns. Carriers are rerouting vessels, insurance costs are rising, and critical trade...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/here-s-what-importers-should-know-middle-east-tensions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22bd2e367ed35011d80c0c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:16:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Containertarieven Azië-Europa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Een container die vandaag uit Shanghai vertrekt, kan in Europa aankomen onder totaal andere marktomstandigheden dan toen hij vertrok. Vrachtprijzen kunnen binnen enkele dagen veranderen, geopolitieke ontwikkelingen kunnen van de ene op de andere dag hele scheepvaartroutes omleiden, en congestie in één grote haven kan binnen enkele weken een domino-effect hebben op wereldwijde toeleveringsketens. Voor bedrijven die handel drijven tussen Azië en Europa is containervervoer veel meer geworden dan...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/containertarieven-azi%C3%AB-europa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16ee68dfee50d141779c21</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:37:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_e5b14165f3e8488f80bd1288e166c827~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia-Europe Container Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A container leaving Shanghai today may arrive in Europe under completely different market conditions than when it departed. Freight rates can shift within days, geopolitical developments can reroute entire shipping lanes overnight, and congestion at one major port can ripple across global supply chains within weeks. For businesses trading between Asia and Europe, container shipping has become far more than simply moving cargo from A to B. Freight rates now directly influence purchasing...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/asia-europe-container-rates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16e099c2357554bf1ba98e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:15:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_e5b14165f3e8488f80bd1288e166c827~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zichtbaarheid: Concurrende Voorwaarde]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wereldwijde toeleveringsketens vertonen opnieuw tekenen van toenemende druk. Hoewel de extreme verstoringen van de afgelopen jaren achter de rug lijken te zijn, neemt de congestie in verschillende grote logistieke knooppunten geleidelijk toe. Langere wachttijden, verstoringen in de dienstregeling en operationele knelpunten beginnen de betrouwbaarheid op belangrijke handelsroutes te beïnvloeden. Voor veel importeurs en exporteurs schuilt het risico in het onderschatten van de snelheid waarmee...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/zichtbaarheid-concurrende-voorwaarde</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dc16f8d7a5531e0f1de36</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:15:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_075a2bf9480d4ac488510664f1249a17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visibility: A Competitive Requirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global supply chains are once again showing signs of mounting pressure. While the extreme disruptions of previous years may seem behind the market, congestion is gradually building across several major logistics hubs. Longer waiting times, schedule disruptions, and operational bottlenecks are beginning to impact reliability on important trade lanes. For many importers and exporters, the risk lies in underestimating how quickly these operational slowdowns can affect planning, inventory, and...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/visibility-a-competitive-requirement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0dc1170744c6c761f928cc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:12:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_075a2bf9480d4ac488510664f1249a17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ai en digitalisatie: Het nieuwe gezicht van de logistiek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Door AI-gestuurde tracking- en zichtbaarheidsoplossingen te verbeteren, kunnen klanten snellere updates ontvangen, duidelijker inzicht krijgen in zendingen en profiteren van betere communicatie gedurende het hele logistieke proces.]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/ai-en-digitalisatie-het-nieuwe-gezicht-van-de-logistiek</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a045ba7b23df9d301755a8b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_d174904dbedd4f6c892f545e1ec7315f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and Digital Transformation Are Reshaping Logistics]]></title><description><![CDATA[By enhancing AI-driven tracking and visibility solutions, customers can receive quicker updates, gain clearer insights into shipments, and experience better communication throughout the logistics process.]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/ai-and-digital-transformation-are-reshaping-logistics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0458bde5f825d008b1eceb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:59:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_d174904dbedd4f6c892f545e1ec7315f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soft Capacity, Hard Consequences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waarom verborgen beperkingen de volgende vrachtcyclus bepalen De containermarkt vertoont op het eerste gezicht tekenen van stabiliteit, maar de onderliggende dynamiek vertelt een ander verhaal. Er is capaciteit beschikbaar, de dienstregelingen zijn bekend en de tarieven lijken onder controle. Toch merken veel importeurs en exporteurs dat boekingen, transittijden en kosten steeds onvoorspelbaarder worden. Deze discrepantie wordt veroorzaakt door wat kan worden omschreven als zachte capaciteit....]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/soft-capacity-hard-consequences-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb2bacbe5f67dd17f69d45</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:01:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_f223d490d00c4c6f987ba4701c77b5d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soft Capacity, Hard Consequences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Hidden Constraints Are Driving the Next Freight Cycle The container market is showing signs of stability on the surface, but underlying dynamics tell a different story. Capacity is available, schedules are published, and rates appear controlled. Yet many importers and exporters are experiencing increasing unpredictability in bookings, transit times, and costs. This disconnect is driven by what can be defined as soft capacity. Capacity that exists in theory but is not fully accessible in...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/en/post/soft-capacity-hard-consequences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb23979fa0baa4b8b67433</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:53:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_f223d490d00c4c6f987ba4701c77b5d5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[De volatiliteit op de containermarkt keert terug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volatiliteit op de containermarkt is geen uitzondering. Het wordt de norm. Bedrijven die blijven reageren, zullen te maken krijgen met toenemende druk op kosten, betrouwbaarheid en klanttevredenheid.]]></description><link>https://www.sea-and-shore.com/post/de-volatiliteit-op-de-containermarkt-keert-terug</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f320c0ac8e608585e0b9b5</guid><category><![CDATA[TRANSPORT KENNIS]]></category><category><![CDATA[INNOVATIE]]></category><category><![CDATA[UPDATES]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e1d1e_531b59a421424099a8283edb28ba870c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Team Sea and Shore</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>