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Ana Astiazaran

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Ana Astiazaran

Solution Engineer

BuyCo

Ana is a Solution Engineer at BuyCo, bringing a robust background in ocean transportation and supply chain operations. She holds a Master’s Degree in Maritime-Port Business Management and Maritime Law and has developed extensive industry expertise through her tenure at Maersk and leading freight forwarding companies across Spain, Brazil, and Paraguay. Her professional experience spans operational logistics, container shipping management, and process optimization. At BuyCo, Ana leverages this knowledge to support Account Executives in demonstrating the strategic value of BuyCo’s container shipping solutions, translating operational insight into actionable guidance for shippers.

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Bill of lading

What Is a Bill of Lading and Why Do You Need It?

Irrespective of whether your goods are being transported by sea, road or air, you will need a bill of lading. A Bill of Lading serves as a contract that protects all the involved parties and smoothens the supply chain flow. Let’s learn more about it.  What is Bill of Lading? A Bill of Lading (BOL) […]

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What is VGM in Shipping? The Complete Guide

What is VGM? VGM stands for Verified Gross Mass, which refers to the total weight of a packed shipping container, including both the cargo and the container itself (also known as the tare weight). The requirement for VGM was introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) convention […]

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ocean freight for perishable goods

How to Optimize Container Shipping for Food and Perishable Goods

The global demand for perishable goods, has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, making it an attractive category in the food industry. According to the United Nations forecasting, there will be a 70% increase in production and distribution from 2010 to 2050. Shipping these goods via maritime transportation is one of the complex operations, increased […]

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Supply Chain Visibility Software: The Buyer’s Guide

The iPhone is a common example of a product requiring a complex supply chain. The individual components were crafted in different factories in countries like Japan, Germany, Switzerland, the USA, etc, then assembled in China, stocked in Californian warehouses, and shipped out to retail stores. Your supply chain probably resembles something similar.With these complex systems […]

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How to avoid demurrage and detention charges?

Detention and demurrage charges can quietly eat into your margins, often triggered by delays, miscommunication, or a lack of visibility into container movements. They’re frustrating, avoidable and surprisingly common. But staying on schedule isn’t enough. Reducing  Detention and Demurrage risk means having the right data at your fingertips, streamlining team coordination, and catching issues before they […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Container Tracking

To export your goods, containers pass through the hands of multiple partners. Tracking in maritime transport is essential to ensure your container reaches its final destination on time. In this article, we’ll cover tracking methods, how to deploy an effective tracking strategy, and ways to improve exceptions management. Why is container tracking so important? Tracking […]

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