Trinity Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

Cargo theft and fraud is a common topic in many circles these days. In fact, CargoNet recently shared data showcasing that cargo theft has reached a 10-year high, increasing 59 percent year-over-year (YoY) in the U.S. There’s simply a lot of confusion and unknowns when it comes to cargo theft in general.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Within the project cargo sector, there is a growing trend in infrastructure development investments that are driving the demand for project cargo services. Even renewable energy projects in wind and solar farms are contributing to the demand for project cargo services with the boom in global investments for clean energy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. A driving factor is the lack of air cargo visibility. Airports, carriers, ground handlers, and logistics companies all have varying degrees of air cargo technology infrastructure.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Use Damage Indicators.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Freight insurance, also known as cargo insurance, is a type of coverage that protects the value of goods being transported against loss or damage during transit. The significance of obtaining cargo insurance during this period cannot be overstated, as adverse weather poses a lot of risk to the transportation of goods.

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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? Key risk assessments for cargo thefts.

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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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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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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

exporters can expect in the new year in regard to cargo fluidity. For example, numerous ports are still severely congested today. In Antwerp, just in February, export truck gates got restricted, and the terminal temporarily stopped newly additional import and transshipment cargo. September being the highest with %14.4

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Diversified Port Strategies : DGL identifies and utilizes alternative port options to keep your cargo moving. This is just one example of how DGL’s global supply chain consulting and freight forwarding solutions protect businesses from the unpredictable impacts of natural disasters.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Transportation Service #2 – Air Cargo. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane. Air cargo or air transport is a vital component of many international logistics networks. There are many different types of cargo that are moved in various types of ships.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 15, 2022

However, the main question for the shipping industry has always been locating less-challenging places to ship cargo from. The first solution was to re-route some of the cargo to Seattle and Oakland, which port authorities were confident that they could take the load off and regulate the cargo flow.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. Advanced tracking systems, predictive analytics, and blockchain solutions are revolutionizing the way we perceive project cargo. Example: Consider the Suez Canal obstruction.

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ShipLilly

JULY 15, 2021

One of the remarkable, negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the alarming number of abandoned cargo cases. How the pandemic has increased abandoned cargo rates. Some consignees are abandoning their cargo because of bankruptcy, another offshoot of the devastating impact of Covid-19 on local and global economies.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 21, 2022

By protecting shippers from financial loss due to lost or damaged cargo, cargo insurance has always been an important consideration for companies managing both international and domestic shipments. For shippers that didn’t have cargo insurance, the bill was likely a hefty one. Have Early Conversations About Insurance.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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. A professional LTL freight carrier will tailor the delivery of your cargo to meet your requirements. LTL shipping having more cargo on a truck reduces the number of trailers.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Here is an excellent example of customer segmentation. In the last year or so there have been several ship explosions and fires causing ships to be laid up and cargo to be delayed or lost. Chemicals are probably the most … Continue reading →

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 3, 2021

Among music, news and more featured on this week's Overdrive's Music to Truck By edition, host Big Al Weekley will talk with Merle Haggard's former bus driver and current caskets hauler Al Cotter, among a longer look at other examples of strange cargo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

The Antonov 124, one of the largest commercial aircrafts in the world, was recently chartered by air freight operator Europa Air & Sea to move time-critical cargo from the UK to the UAE. The cargo had to undergo complex customs clearance processes for export to its UAE end-user and was extremely time critical.

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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 3, 2023

Project logistics require careful planning and coordination, from cargo handling and transportation to regulatory compliance. Break bulk cargo Break bulk cargo often includes oversized or oddly-shaped items that need tailored solutions for transportation and handling.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

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. When vessels arrive, they can dock promptly, reducing congestion and optimizing terminal assets.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

With the current supply chain struggles, day-to-day cargo has increased in complexity more than average. So to help shed some light on the misconceived ideas for those just getting into project logistics, I reached out to industry colleagues and compiled a paraphrased shortlist of examples and explanations experienced over the last years.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For it is here that the most glaring examples of port congestion are evident, with container vessels visible for miles anchored offshore waiting to enter major Pacific Rim cargo gateways.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing.

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Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The General Average topic recently resurfaced in the news when the cargo ship “ONE Apus” suffered the second most significant cargo loss in history. In days when triple-masted sailing ships carried cargo, a ship’s crew might physically toss cargo overboard to lighten a ship’s load to avoid disaster. Sinking and stranding.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Lower levels of passenger air travel over the past year have created congestion at air cargo terminals worldwide.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Project Cargo Journal predicted that irregular oversized cargo could reach nearly $276 billion by 2030. The expected project cargo influx is benefiting from the investment increase and the extensive renewable energy and industrial projects coming down the pipeline. bound containerized imports, but heavy cargo as well.

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I.C.E. Transport

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

If you’re new to international shipping, you might be confused by the various terms used for service providers that handle cargo. For example: NVOCC vs. freight forwarder. What’s the difference between these two kinds of companies? What does each one do, and how do you know which one to approach when you have a shipment to arrange?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Cargo Tracking and Updates : RPA can regularly access the logistics service provider’s system to obtain the latest logistics status and automatically update it to the company’s customer service platform.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

Maximize Cargo Flexibility – Deep Water, Big Cargo The Port of Baltimore can handle just about anything you throw at it. With some of the deepest berths among East Coast ports, its built for the big stufflike heavy machinery, oversized goods and specialized cargo. million tons of foreign cargo valued at $80.8

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ECW

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With its prime location, access to major highways, and impressive cargo handling capabilities, its no wonder so many industries rely on it. Its designed to maximize the efficiency of goods moving in and out of the Port of Baltimore, which already handles some of the highest cargo volumes on the East Coast. What Is the Overweight Zone?

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MTS Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

Facing a variety of security threats, from opportunistic intrusions and tampering to drug trafficking and human smuggling by transnational organized crime networks, shipping lines understandably prioritize container and cargo integrity. These capabilities appeal to high-value cargo customers willing to pay a premium for shipment integrity.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry. Freight = the cargo that is carried using the shipping services offered by the shipping lines using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry. General Cargo Carriers. An estimated 89.5%

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

The Jacksonville Port Authority announced that the cargo ship was the largest one to ever call the port, and as such, a new record was set there. The vessel is carrying a variety of cargo including everything from appliances to furniture and specialized medical equipment.

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