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Crisis Management in Logistics: How Forwarders Navigate Challenges

MTS Logistics

In today’s fast-paced logistics industry, forwarders play a vital role. Forwarders, who transport customers’ cargo safely, quickly and economically all over the world, must constantly face new crises and find solutions to these crises. Why Do Forwarders Need Crisis Management? Forwarders Crisis Management Approach 1.

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CloneOps AI: AI Phone Operations Always Turned On with David Bell

The Logistics of Logistics

A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience, David began his career in the transportation industry in 1995, rapidly progressing to leadership roles. As CEO of Smith-Cargo Transportation, he orchestrated a successful exit and sale to a private equity firm. Built by seasoned industry experts, CloneOps.ai

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Port Congestion and Its Effect on the Ocean Freight Industry

MTS Logistics

Therefore, since trade has increased, and cargo has turned to containerization, the infrastructure has not been able to match the demand and this has caused delays. Those most impacted are industries that require strict timing, including automotive and electronics. Port congestion has major effects on ocean freight.

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Analysis: Should You Redirect Your Cargo and If So, Where?

MTS Logistics

However, the main question for the shipping industry has always been locating less-challenging places to ship cargo from. The first solution was to re-route some of the cargo to Seattle and Oakland, which port authorities were confident that they could take the load off and regulate the cargo flow.

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Can Non-Operating Reefer Containers Be a Solution For Empty Container Repositioning Problem?

MTS Logistics

The problem of empty container repositioning poses a significant challenge in the international container transportation industry. Hazardous cargoes and scraps and metals are forbidden to be loaded in this type of container. Moreover, not all types of dry cargo are suitable for transportation in nonoperating reefers.

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Analysis: Today’s Global Economy vs. Global Container Shipping

MTS Logistics

Companies involved in international trade are hit hard as they experience decreased orders and reduced cargo volumes, affecting the revenue of shipping lines and container terminals. Freight Rate Volatility Economic slowdowns lead to heightened competition among shipping lines, with companies bidding for a smaller pool of available cargo.

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Cargo Theft: Types of Cargo Theft and Solutions to a Growing Problem

MTS Logistics

We filed the police report and filed the claim with the insurance company, but the cargo was never recovered. According to a new report by Overhaul, a supply chain risk management company, cargo theft has increased 49% in the first half of 2024. It accounts for 36% of all cargo thefts in the country.

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