FGN Company Blog
Unlocking Efficiency: FGN’s ISO Tank Shipping Model
In the dynamic world of international logistics, innovation is the key to staying ahead. As supply chains evolve, so do the strategies of the logistics service providers that support them. As such, FGN is excited to introduce shippers to our expansion into the ISO...
Flexitanks: A Secret Weapon for Food-Grade Bulk Liquid Transport
If your company is shipping food-grade liquids, protecting your products during transport is crucial. Flexitanks offer a superior alternative to traditional shipping methods, addressing common challenges and ensuring your liquids arrive safely and efficiently. How you...
Navigating the Seas (and Regulations) with Confidence: ISO Tank Shipping with FGN Global Logistics
For international bulk liquid transportation, trade involves much more than just crossing borders. When shipping hazardous materials, or other logistics situations where a flexitank may not be the ideal solution, the versatile and reliable ISO tank often comes in as a...
2023 in Review: A Message from FGN’s President, Rob Parrish
FGN Global Logistics is pleased to announce that we completed 2023 with another perfect safety record. We had no safety related service interruptions with any of the thousands of flexitanks and ISO tanks we shipped in 2023. This is the second year in a row that FGN...
Steamship Line Consolidation and Alliances: A Balancing Act
Transformation within the shipping industry is continuous, driven by factors such as globalization, increasing trade volumes, governmental regulations, and technological advancements. At FGN, we make it a priority to be aware of market dynamics and developments within...
Ocean Shipping General Average: What is it and how do you protect your cargo?
General average is a principle of maritime law that states that all stakeholders in a sea venture proportionally share any losses resulting from a voluntary sacrifice of part of the ship or cargo to save the whole in an emergency. This principle has been around for...
Why Should I Ship in a Flexitank?
Why ship in a flexitank? As experts in the bulk liquid shipping trade, FGN is well positioned to be one of the best resources to answer this question. Founded in 2012, we began our business by specializing in international flexitank transportation. Since our...
The Jones Act: A Protectionist Law with Mixed Results
It is important to stay up-to-date on global shipping regulations, including laws that impact our customer’s ability to efficiently and cost effectively move their cargo. As far as local regulations are concerned, the Jones Act is an often discussed act within FGN’s...
Ship Scrubbers: A Solution to Air Pollution or a New Environmental Problem?
FGN continuously monitors changes in regulations that may impact our customers and service offerings. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) adoption of a 2016 regulation aimed at reducing emissions is one that has had lasting effects on shipping costs. The...