ShipLilly

MAY 5, 2021

The rough and often unpredictable conditions of the sea mean that cargo insurance is critical in the shipping industry. Most freight forwarders will use this service and may require it as a precondition when packing and securing cargo. The proper packing of your cargo is one aspect of shipping that you can control.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

Incorrect cargo details and/or misdeclaration of cargo and its details has been the bane of many shipping lines over the years. The consequences of cargo and weight misdeclaration were so severe that the IMO had to implement SOLAS VGM regulations. For over two years now TT Club has been promoting its Cargo Integrity campaign.

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ShipLilly

JULY 7, 2021

The holidays are with us and there is a new report out warning shippers and drivers to guard against cargo theft. The July Fourth risks of losing cargo are well known in the industry. million worth of cargo was stolen in the last half a decade. What does a cargo heist look like?

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The food and beverage industry has faced significant challenges and growth over the past couple of years. After yet another unpredictable and unstable year, many hope 2022 will bring more stability back to the industry. In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 11, 2020

From the time the first case of COVID-19 was announced in South Africa on the 5th of March 2020, there have been several changes in the regulations governing the movement of commercial cargo in SA via the ports. Cargo Ports & Terminals. Bulk & Breakbulk Cargo Terminals (all terminals are working with reduced labour force).

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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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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Prices are falling, vessel and trucking availability is increasing, terminals are getting in much better shape globally, and many companies are looking for cargo to move. What will these developments mean for employment in the supply chain and logistics industry? As of October, inflation figures are 9.9% in the European area, 8.2%

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 6, 2025

While considering a few topics for this article, I initially planned to focus on a more technical and industry-specific issue. Future Outlook Having worked in this industry for nearly 18 years, I know that this is neither the first nor the last major transformation we will witness.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Blockchain in Action: Technical Implementations and Architectures Food Supply Chains: Cryptographic Provenance & Interoperability Several major food industry players, including Nestl, Walmart, and Carrefour, are adopting IBM Food Trust, a blockchain-based platform built on Hyperledger Fabric to improve traceability and food safety.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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. According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%.

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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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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies. Speed and Urgency : Air cargo is used for faster shipping options, and the need for rapid communication and tracking is more critical in this industry. Increasingly I think it’s an ultramarathon.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There has been a lot of talk in the news and industry publications about the struggles facing the supply chain industry. Even we have discussed the challenges logistics providers must overcome in recent articles like “ The State of U.S. With ports located across the globe, these cargo ships make international trade much easier.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

“What began as a surprising, ferocious consumer and personal protective equipment (PPE)-led cargo surge this spring had collided head-on with the operational realities of a raging pandemic,” JOC adds. For shippers, the impact on cargo flows was only worsening as 2020 came to a close.”. In another JOC outlook article , William B.

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Fleet Owner

JULY 29, 2019

Editor's note: This is the second part of an article looking at how cloud computing is changing the trucking industry. Like many trucking fleets at the time, Cargo Transporters did not have an information technologh (IT) staff wh Read part one.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sarah cares a great deal about the industry, especially about solving the challenges that drivers face every day on the road. Allen explained that Envase seeks to impact the industry by looking at drivers’ tasks and finding ways to make those tasks easier.

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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. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. To read the full article, click HERE.

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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.

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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. When that stopped, the industry found itself in a crunch and within just months, prices took off by some 400%. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale.

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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. Note : This type of clamp is ideal for printing, publishing, and paper manufacturing industries. Let’s dive in!

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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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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how these technologies can make a difference and enhance port operations. By analyzing cargo volume, storage capacity, and vessel schedules, AI systems allocate resources effectively. For instance, if a customs delay affects cargo clearance, all relevant parties can adjust their plans accordingly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. While cargo theft as a whole has increased 57 percent year-over-year, strategic theft has increased 600 percent from November to March.

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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. The munitions industrial base is a segment of a nation’s defence industrial base and the primary producer of military munitions.

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

Crossing one million bookings annually in 2023, we’ve made significant headway in digitizing spot freight pricing and bookings, especially in air cargo. Shipsta has also been recognized as an industry leader by other industry experts, winning a number of awards including Procurement Leaders’ World Procurement Award.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

In this article, we will address some of the most frequently asked questions about importing goods to the United States. Ocean Freight Forwarding and Services: Ocean freight forwarding involves transporting freight via cargo ships to a predetermined destination. The automotive industry contributes just under $307 billion.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2020

shipping industry – they managed to upset supply chains all around the world. Now, five years after the strikes took place, the shipping industry is still seeing some residual effects. According to a 2015 article on elementum.com, the more immediate effects were that the average vessel turnaround time went from 2.5/3

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Welcome to the last article of “annus horribilis” = 2020. For Carriers, FOB is a “business” term used to classify cargo that is commercially controlled by consignees at a location port (FOB) as opposed to cargo that is commercially controlled by shippers at the same location port (CIF).

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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. This article untangles the benefits of freight forwarding. So, what is freight forwarding? Wrapping up.

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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. As the shipping industry has grown, port capacity has not always caught up in time in the last 10 years. Unless things are regulated in the short term, this is a danger to the industry.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

No matter the exact cause, the shipping industry now faces all-time high freight rates. Shipping industry stakeholders have faced many of these events, and they have changed the shipping industry irrevocably, for good. This was a good alternative for a few weeks as it seemed there was a good option for urgent cargo.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 24, 2021

They can have a positive effect on your business model through their expertise and links within the shipping industry. 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.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 14, 2021

Last year alone, the estimated shipping industry profit was around $11 billion and this year seems to be in line, if not better. 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.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With 160 articles published this year on our blog, More Than Shipping, we honored our top blog authors who wrote the top two performing articles for the year. This year, our top articles were “ The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: Does It Affect the Future of Project Cargo?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

In recent times, the ocean shipping industry has become more accessible due to the relaxation of several restrictive regulations. In this article, we’ll delve into the crucial factors to consider when selecting an ocean freight forwarder and their role in ocean freight logistics.

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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. Now, we are starting to see container liners consider other options such as the Suez Canal for Asia-U.S.

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