SJ Global Consulting

  In the world of international trade and logistics , precision and timing are everything. Yet, behind the seamless image of global shipping lies a deeply unorganized EXIM sector — where multiple stakeholders work in silos, and communication breakdowns often derail even the best-laid export plans. I recently witnessed this firsthand while helping a client trace a missing export shipment. The case revealed not just one mishap, but a systemic issue that impacts countless exporters every day. 🧭 The Case of the “Missing Shipment” A shipment was dispatched with complete documentation and a clear transit timeline — just 5–7 days. Everyone assumed it had reached the destination port. Weeks later, when the client asked for an update, confusion erupted. After a deep dive, it turned out the container was stuck at a transshipment port for nearly a month — unnoticed. No one from the freight forwarder, shipping line, or CHA had proactively communicated this delay. The exporter had no ...