Not every courier service provider or trucking company is on the up and up. Being aware of shady shipping practices perpetuated by some couriers can help your company avoid calamity later on.

The tragic events resulting from the recent Tsunami on Boxing Day 2004 serve to again highlight the fragile nature of many of the world’s communities. As was seen in the early stages of the relief effort, the citizens of the world are incredibly generous and compassionate and recognise that we all can do something - the sum of all parts can make a difference. While there are different levels that each of can offer, there is also a commercial aspect - and there is nothing wrong with that.

Making the conscious decision to start a business and following through.