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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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.

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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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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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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The newest addition to the scene, the WSJ’s Daily Logistics Report combs through the business and logistics articles published by the WSJ team, providing a daily email at 6am EST with key information. UK-based logistics website with exceptional content and unique opinion pieces, often centered around shifting technology trends.

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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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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MARCH 23, 2020

The introduction of emerging technologies and business processes has restructured the way logistics and transportation has operated, and this trend will likely continue beyond 2020, especially as technological innovation will lead to sustained growth. Roll on Roll off cargo ships ?– Artificial Intelligence and Big Data.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Wouldn’t it be amazing if someone could cut through the hype and summarize the key freight and logistics trends every month? We’ve split the trends into the sections on the right. Short Term Medium Term Special Feature Carriers & Cargo Innovation Freightos focus November 2015 freight and logistics trends that rate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Retail delivery solutions continue to change to keep up with market trends. One rising trend is the continued focus on pharmaceutical and other temperature-controlled freight transportation. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast .

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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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Conger

JULY 16, 2021

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. For each of the trends, you’ll learn: What it is and how it works. 11 Warehouse Automation Technology Trends. The trends that we cover below include a mix of both digital and physical automation.

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3PL Links

JULY 17, 2024

This is because trends and technologies are created to keep up with shifts in consumer behavior, new sustainability criteria, better efficiency, and decreased errors among many other factors that spur innovation in logistics systems. A reality that employs innovation and new technologies to become far more feasible. Read on for more.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Carriers struggle to cope with equipment shortages as transshipment ports see an increase in October cargo rollovers, reveals the latest Ocean Insights data. of cargo rolled in October 2019. of cargo rolled in October, up from 22.7% of its cargo rolled, up from 30.1% of cargo rolled last month, down from 28.9%

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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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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In fact there are three trends we see that are important in 2023”. Rates, Fees & Capacity Trends. Having a crystal ball is most important now because how cargo demand holds up over the next couple of months will determine the leverage shippers will have to push for lower rates as they negotiate freight contracts for 2023.”.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2021

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD) said this regarding freight pricing: “Cargo volumes and demand for maritime transport services are usually the first to be hit by political, environmental and economic turmoil. Paying premiums for time-sensitive cargo as demand is not slowing down anytime soon.

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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.

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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. Air cargo pricing is, in almost all cases, still set manually, with most rate sheets updated twice a year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Through this article, we explore the reasons for these rate increases and the correlating scenarios where the freight rates would potentially drop. . This trend has been on the rise ever since the pandemic. .

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 9, 2021

Intermodal containers are reusable box-shaped structures which have revolutionized the way cargo is transported on ships across the world. If you are curious about the afterlife of the intermodal containers, you should read our two articles on container uses here and here. Many variable container types depend on the load carried.

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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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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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Trans Global Auto Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

One of the more pervasive and troubling trends in shipping industry news is employment and staffing. Increased efficiency in computerized systems for navigation, engine control, crew management, and cargo gradually reduces the demand for on-site, in-person crews. The industry has been improving its position as a result.

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RPA Labs

APRIL 14, 2022

In every mode of transportation, 2022 has revealed a rate trend that continues to increase. Logistics Management released an article on the topic, sharing that, “Matching capacity to need is going to be the key concern for shippers in 2022—almost regardless of price.” Less Air Cargo Space Due to Fewer Overall Flights.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. These branches also have characteristic trends. A Better Scope Management. Expert Bloggers Inc."

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

So, fleet managers need to ask a fundamental question, “What does it mean if my drivers, assets and cargo are continuously connected to the enterprise and how can I leverage this fact to create value for my organization?”. For the details on each of these trends, please read Bridget McCrea’s full article. Technology Maturity.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Regulation and improving fire-fighting techniques have proven inadequate to stem the tide of serious incidents costing lives, significant cargo losses, and ship damage – TT Club. Cargo movement involves various stakeholders starting with the sellers who generally engage 3rd party warehouses/packing stations to do their packing for them.

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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. The new trends of downsizing in the supply chain and logistics industries have already started. and they just recently laid off 650 people.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Features include forecasts on 2023 supply chain trends, de-carbonisation, air cargo growth, electric vehicles, multi-tier DCs, telematics, supply chain optimisation, forklift safety, robots and data, warehouse automation, ecommerce and dispatch, labelling and packaging automation. It is Peter MacLeod’s first as print Editor.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 5, 2023

I wrote an article couple of years ago on whether India was becoming the new China and explored the opportunities and threats. If current trends continue, China’s population will top 1.44 Population Growth As of March 2023, India’s population topped China where 1.428 billion are living in India vs. 1.425 billion living in China.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

The article below highlights what your business must consider when choosing a freight forwarder for its needs. Cargo reroutes. Booking cargo space. Exceptional customer service ensures you always have direct access to the agent managing your cargo. To help your company find the right freight forwarder, read on.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Freight and logistics trends that rate in the news. We summarize key monthly trends in six sections. SPECIAL FEATURE: FIVE TRENDS TO SHAPE THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY. IHS Identifies Top Five Trends in 2016 That Will Shape the Global Maritime Industry for the Coming Decade. CARRIER & CARGO: CHOPPY SEAS AHEAD FOR CARRIERS.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2018

Weekly update article on the Freightos International Freight Index exploring rate trends and their driving forces. Following disruptions caused by bad weather in US and Europe two weeks ago, last week airport operations quickly returned to normal, and cleared any cargo backlogs. Air Freight Pricing.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 27, 2018

This trend, according to FTR, shows indications that “the worst may be over for shippers,” adding that shippers are seeing the best environment in more than a year, due to stabilizing rates and moderating fuel prices, too. Article Topics. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs. as well as the 8.8

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 26, 2018

INTTRA, a neutral electronic transaction platform for the ocean cargo industry, maintains that the ocean cargo industry has moved beyond the “digitization tipping point,” and is on the verge of advancing from innovation to action. Article Topics. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs.

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