Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2021

The programme, which will see its first course begin on the 2nd September 2021, is comprised of two steps. Step into International Trade training course. The programme allows time for learners to research and read papers and articles as well as using the learning materials which will supplied online. ” The Courses.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Long gone are the days when you wanted to book cargo and had five different shipping options with wide open space and equipment availability. Importers have been scrambling to find ways to get their cargo from origin factories to their warehouses and ship them out for the Christmas season. after dropping for four consecutive months.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to a 2015 article on elementum.com, the more immediate effects were that the average vessel turnaround time went from 2.5/3 These delays created lines of sometimes up to 31 inbound container ships long waiting their turn to discharge their cargo. 3 days to over one week.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 20, 2021

The Federal Maritime Commission has established a new audit program and dedicated audit team to assess carrier compliance with the Agency’s rule on detention and demurrage as well as to provide additional information beneficial to the regular monitoring of the marketplace for ocean cargo services. Maffei and launched immediately.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Short Term Medium Term Special Feature Carriers & Cargo Innovation Freightos focus November 2015 freight and logistics trends that rate. As we noted last month, most articles are rightly focusing on the negative. We liked Kevin O’Marah’s (SCM World) take on underlying trends in this Forbes article. Keep reading.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

When I first began planning this article, the most significant impacts of COVID-19 were primarily limited to Mainland China. But of course, freight still needs to move, and for some commodities, such as personal protective equipment, a rapid supply chain is more critical now than it has been in many decades.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Super Bowl Venue Preparation Everything necessary to put the Super Bowl together needs to be transported to the selected stadium including grass, sports gear, halftime show equipment, and, of course, food and beverage. Here’s what’s involved. These freight transportation efforts are what makes logistics, the real Superbowl MVP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. During Suzaka’s 500-mile voyage, the autonomous cargo ship performed 107 collision avoidance maneuvers without the help of a human. Wingcopter to deploy 12,000 drones across Africa.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. Less handling of cargo.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today. This breakthrough led to significant improvements in cargo handling, reduced labor costs, and faster turnaround times.

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Freightera

JANUARY 24, 2023

Follow these simple steps to make sure your cargo is safe during freight shipping If your business ships pallets regularly or occasionally, one or more of these questions has crossed your mind at some point: How do I ensure that my pallets are packaged safely for shipping? Is there such a thing as using too much padding?

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads worth of cargo. 1) Save up your cargo. 1) Save up your cargo. However, if you’re shipping 4-5-6 pallets every 2 days then you might want to consider (if you have the space, of course) saving it up and shipping in bulk.

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Freightos

MAY 25, 2021

In this article, we review how carrier and forwarder fragmentation remains one of the most significant hurdles for modern freight, how freight standardization and platformification are posed to change that, and why innovation we can’t even imagine might be around the corner. Of course, we’re not the only solution. Back to freight.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Combined with more activity at their regional hub in Germany , Amazon has clearly become a major global cargo airline. Image via StarAir.dk).

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

According to an article on Splash247.com, The new application will work to match LCL cargo with FCL containers that have space to spare. It would only take one or two days longer from origin to destination than regular FCL cargo and significantly less time than would a regular LCL shipment.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To that end, we hope you will find the tips in this article helpful as you look to improve container utilisation in your supply chain. Did you know that it’s far easier to configure loads comprising unpalletised cargo than palletised? Is Container Underutilisation That Much of a Problem? How about palletisation?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

The second article in our series on identifying supplier risk explores what to look for during on-site evaluations. Top carriers will have dedicated classroom space, a well thought-out training course, and experienced instructors. In addition to securing cargo, also evaluate how well your carrier’s equipment is being maintained.

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This article explores the different types of forklift attachments and their applications. Forklift Clamp Attachments These types of forklift attachments focus on securing cargo without pallets. Rotators Rotators , using a quick tach system to change attachments rapidly, rotate cargo as needed.

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Freightera

MAY 20, 2022

By having very competitive prices and providing excellent service, of course. This one is a bit more technical, but if you want to make sure your cargo gets to its destination undamaged and as cheaply as possible, make sure to package it properly. . After all, goods will always have to be transported. And we do mean large.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. I can only imagine what it must be like to be at sea during a major storm.

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Turvo

AUGUST 3, 2021

Of course, many great benefits come with improved visibility and collaboration. Increased risk of freight cargo claims. Inevitably, this means few organizations are prepared for any further potential disruption that may lie ahead.” Freight management parties must take steps to prepare to address problems practically.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Of course, whenever new tech starts to hit the market, there is speculation as to what it means for the already existing framework of our reality. Everything from checking the status and upkeep of their vehicle and securing cargo, maintaining logs and invoices, and perhaps most importantly, customer service.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

In my various articles covering the topic of cost-to-serve, I’ve often mentioned the importance of segregating customers into tiers, with the gold standard of service reserved for the most profitable customers, and progressively lower levels for those in the middle and the bottom echelons of profitability.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We have a detailed, yet very easy-to-follow guide with step-by-step instructions for palletizing and shipping your cargo. However, making sure your documents are in order is the “Nightmare on Elm Street” (original, of course) of classic horror movies. In most other cases, placing your shipment on a pallet will be more than enough.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

But, of course, with so many cases in such a vastly populated nation, the risk of a new variant emerging to start the whole cycle over again cannot be underestimated. At the same time, MSC has boosted its cargo capacity massively through a shipbuilding program that will add over 100 new vessels to its already colossal fleet.

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Globalior

AUGUST 26, 2020

In some extreme cases, Customs may also seize cargo. Of course, many honest Customs brokers exist who are able to advise classifications correctly. This information is usually declared on the import declaration. These are legal documents and failure to declare the correct HS code to Customs can result in penalties or fines.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The article goes on to say, “The backlog reflects the degree to which Wal-Mart, United Parcel Service and other companies struggled to handle peak ecommerce volumes despite months of preparation and major investments to expand and upgrade distribution facilities.”. What caused the walk out? You guessed it: port automation.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

These problems triggered a reduction in service to the UK by mainline cargo carriers, making things for the UK even worse still. And then of course there are the barriers of time: Brexit shipping to Europe – UK routes will definitely become and remain slower due to increased inspection times. Explore Our Shipping Services.

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

Before we go into details on how to ship hazardous materials, one needs to understand that different types of cargo require different measures for transportation. If apparel shipping is on the far left end of the spectrum of cargo-sensitivity, in terms of ease-of-care, hazardous and dangerous goods shipping are on the far right end.

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Conger

JUNE 7, 2021

We’ve compiled the 11 best free and paid fork lifting games in this article. This allows you to easily see where to pick up your cargo, place it, and park the forklift afterward. You take the controls of a forklift and run through obstacle courses designed to test your forklift driving skills. Let’s get to it! Table of Contents.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 8, 2018

A recent webinar presented by DHL explores some of the ways that small and mid-sized companies can benefit from cross-border e-commerce, and how they can begin to plot a successful global course. This article was originally published on the DHL Expressed blog. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

As this article proved extremely popular, I thought it worth adding a few updates to follow progress on the six trends. Depending on the response received by the latest updates, I may revisit this article yet again with additional updates to Trends #4, #5, and #6. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Blockchain of course, is still an emerging technology and is, therefore, not without its share of potential issues. Nearly a year after first publishing this article, we are seeing the supply chain and logistics domain evolving into one of the most active sectors for blockchain take-up. Challenges to Be Met.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

So the more packages they can fit into a trailer or cargo hold, the more money they’ll make on a trip across the country. For the sake of simplicity, we’ll stick with inches and pounds for this article. Meanwhile, they have a lot of costs to cover. Dimensional weight, a.k.a. What is This Mysterious DIM Factor? Not all space is equal.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I was a little late getting started in 2018, and we were already into 2019 when I got round to publishing my usual trends article. Of course, there can be no stronger motivation than legislation, but money comes a very close second, and the potential cost savings offered by the circular supply chain are substantial.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the first big mistake I want to address in this article, after which I’ll share information about ten other freight management mistakes we commonly see at Logistics Bureau while working with clients on supply chain improvement. 1: The Mistake of Minimalist Freight Management So, what about this minimalist management issue?

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