MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

becomes a more cost-effective solution, companies will continue to import cargo from various places worldwide. This statement holds true for large project cargo. A prime example is that cargo ships have drastically increased in size over the last 50 years to handle the growing need for consumer goods. economy.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a recent article, I wrote about the basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important. In this article, I thought it would be worth reiterating the importance of being accurate in the declaration of the weights. For example, a client has some containers that weigh 27.5 instead of 27.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. In another case, CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in cargo shipping, ultimately disabled its entire core IT systems in response to a cyberattack.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 28, 2022

The penalty fee is applicable if there is a misdeclaration of cargo weight details at the time of submission of booking submission and if the weight deviates +/- 3 tons/TEU from the weight on the final Bill of Lading Instruction details and Verified Gross Mass (VGM) documentation. Cargo weight misdeclaration. Few examples below.

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Freightos

AUGUST 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Transformative Role of AI in Air Cargo AI Popup #4 August 25, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More In the rapidly evolving air cargo industry, staying ahead of the curve requires the thoughtful integration of cutting-edge technologies.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how these technologies can make a difference and enhance port operations. For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly. By analyzing cargo volume, storage capacity, and vessel schedules, AI systems allocate resources effectively.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry. An estimated 89.5%

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies. For example, some carriers shared with us their APIs for contract rates, others for spot rates, some for rates but not ebooking, others share APIs via third parties who charge an exorbitant price for accessing the API.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Despite the inherent challenges, a 2018 McKinsey article estimated that the payoff of agility enabled by digitalization can be staggering: “For companies that aim well and execute effectively, the resulting cost reductions could be transformational. A Positive Example. And Agility Can Help Improve Profitability Too?

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% 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. increase from 2020. Source: Company Reports, Linerlytica 2.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

As globalization continues to increase the amount of freight shipped across international boundaries, so too does it increase the risk of losses through cargo theft. Meanwhile, cargo thefts from trucks continue to rise in number as greater quantities of high-value products are hauled along the world’s highways.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell and include Spaniels, Labradors, German Shepherd or Golden Retrievers. They are looking for prohibited items, for example, a part of an explosive device.

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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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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads. In this article, we define five advantages that will transform the future of freight forwarding. It will be efficient.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Welcome to the last article of “annus horribilis” = 2020. For example, if the quote is requested by the buyer/consignee of the goods from FOB Durban, they would be expecting the shipping line to be quoting only from the time the goods are on board the ship in Durban. Article republished after critical updates.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 24, 2021

By using a variety of high-quality freight forwarders, you will reduce delays at customs offices and your inland transportation network will benefit from a smoother transition of cargo from the port onto land services. This article takes you through the basic process. The cargo will have to be cleared for import or export.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 10, 2020

This article will focus on one particular commodity that is strategically significant to all militaries that if disrupted in war severely constrains the likelihood of operational success. These two examples highlight the dependency on just one facility as the main source for a military-specific product. Transportation.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

This article explores the implications of the port congestion surcharge and the possibilities of avoiding or minimizing it. Owners of the cargo must pay a shipping fee to the shipping company even when the vessels are held up at ports. Examples include port fires, inclement weather, and labor disputes. The cost was $150 per TEU.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

For example, a recent survey of 100 randomly selected people showed that many are not conversant with shipping industry terminologies, let alone the services. This article untangles the benefits of freight forwarding. For example, they offer guidance and advice on some of the most delicate matters in international shipping.

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Globalior

MAY 19, 2020

Cargo Insurance In case a consignment is either lost or damaged, cargo insurance helps reimburse the concerned vendor or the customer. When is cargo insurance necessary? Moving cargo is risky. What kind of risks does cargo insurance eliminate? What isn’t covered by the cargo insurer?

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 14, 2021

Traditionally, once the demand for a certain trade lane becomes weak, carriers used to react by decreasing pricing to attract more cargo but now they react by cutting sailings where the rate levels do not come down. This also created a big problem for export cargo from the U.S. Even though the U.S. East Coast ports as well.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The agent takes instruction from the principals to arrange the berthing, unberthing of the ship and its cargo/husbandry operations. A shipbroker is often an intermediate entity between a ship owner and a cargo owner. The below article by Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Jonathan C.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 1, 2021

There are more than 55,000 merchant ships plying global trade around the world and these ships include General Cargo, Bulk and Break Bulk ships, Container ships, Chemical, Oil and LNG Tankers, Passenger, and various other types of ships. In this article, we look at a liner service as it applies to container shipping. Image : CMA CGM.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 8, 2022

Given China’s systemic production cost advantage, which now averages 30% to 35% even when shipping costs are included, ” says a recent article from the Harvard Business Review. Transloading, for example, has transitioned from loading ocean freight containers onto trains to unloading cargo directly into domestic trucks close to port.

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

This article first appeared in The Loadstar on June 8th, 2018. While the air passenger industry has a solid tech foundation, air cargo does not. Lufthansa Cargo chief commercial officer Alexis von Hoensbroech. Electronic airway bills (eAWB) are a familiar example. DISCOVER AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

How about truckloads of cargo. The Equifax leak, for example, can be ruinous when you consider what can be done with a little credit information. Identity theft is on the rise and cargo theft could see a drastic increase as well. How Identity Theft Could Mean Cargo Theft. Not exactly. It represented a 7.7%

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 27, 2024

This article will help you answer just that. Types of Flatbed Trailers Flatbed trailers come in all shapes, sizes, and load capacities; each designed to carry different types of cargo. Maximum Legal Cargo Length: 48 to 53 ft. Maximum Legal Cargo Length: 48 to 80 ft. Top Deck: Maximum Legal Cargo Length: 11 ft.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. For example, less-than-truckload shipping requires 12 linear feet and pallets ranging from one to six, with a maximum of 10 pallets per truck.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 2, 2020

For the purposes of this article, we will consider this port to be Durban. I have used Bay 09/11 (10) and Bay 13/15 (14) as an example here. So to avoid these costs and wastage of time, it is imperative that the right destination, correct weight, and hazardous cargo info if any is accurately passed onto the ship. Confused.??

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ShipLilly

MAY 11, 2021

For example, there is a lack of skilled personnel to handle supply chains and the sheer volume of goods that are being moved is straining virtually all international ports. This article examines the underlying causes of congestion as one of the key challenges facing the industry. Potential Port Problems. Wrapping Up.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Bitcoin as an Example of Blockchain. The brief description of blockchain above may seem a bit abstract, so let’s look closer at the real-life example of Bitcoin. However, it also happens to be the most well-known example. It is also just one particular example. Bitcoin is just one way of using blockchain.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Back in August, I wrote an article about carriers introducing a $300/container surcharge for all cargo transiting the Panama Canal. For example, our MTS Trucking Service can offer warehousing and transloading in California, giving us the agility to coordinate last mile deliveries across the U.S.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 2021, I wrote an article about climate change and its effects on logistic sector after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana. ” A recent example of low water levels can be seen in the Amazon River. Within two years, we haven’t seen significant changes.

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