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What is a Carnet?

MTS Logistics

A carnet is an international customs document that allows the temporary importation of goods for commercial purposes to and from a country without having to pay duties or value-added taxes on the goods. The carnet allows us to use this single document for clearing the goods through customs. The post What is a Carnet?

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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. Why are Bills of Lading important?

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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

Cargo that must be loaded, maintained and or carried at a particular temperature for it to arrive its destination without deterioration is classified under refrigerated cargoes. The quality of every perishable cargo is a function of temperature and time (depends on maintaining suitable storage conditions during the voyage).

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Freight Forwarding Basics with Miles Varghese

The Logistics of Logistics

The platform provides automated tracking, document management, alerts to create and add structure to your business, and communication for you and your client. 4. Present and obtain quote confirmation to win business and proceed with booking. 6. Coordinating and communicating the movement of cargo and monitoring for exceptions.

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Global Compliance and Regulatory Changes in International Shipping

TransAudit

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Regulations such as the US Importer Security Filing (ISF) require companies to submit additional documentation to ensure cargo is safe for transport.

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Unmasking the Supply Chain: How Blockchain Brings Transparency and Trust

Logistics Viewpoints

Blockchain presents an opportunity where all companies have influence over data and transactions they receive from partners, which means automation can extend beyond internal systems.

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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

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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