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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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. Transloading can also minimize the risk of cargo damage, provide transportation flexibility, and reduce the time a shipment spends in transit.

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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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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

They will from now on transport medical goods to meet the growing demand for airfreight during the coronavirus crisis. Within 36 hours, the Airbus A330-300 aircraft were modified for cargo transport. The prerequisite for such a conversion from a passenger to a cargo aircraft is comprehensive technical documentation.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we will learn about 7 tips that can help you choose the best carrier to meet your company’s needs. This way, you will be able to find a carrier that meets your specific needs and contributes to the success of your business. Check it out!

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

International Logistics must find a balance between more economical costs and higher efficiency to meet the needs of different countries. It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Only with complete transparency is it possible to increase efficiency and meet sustainability goals in the future. . Understanding the suppliers’ perspective can make decision-making easier to meet environmental ambitions of shippers. Furthermore, supply chain visibility enables more efficient shipping operations.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 5, 2020

The International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective. Air cargo is a vital partner in the global fight against COVID-19.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. In 2021 it leased space at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, for example, and has used this alternate to Chicago-O’Hare as its midwestern US hub.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Expedited cargo and lower costs on account of their close location to ports and borders. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Their pros and cons. Answers to common warehouse questions.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

According to information obtained from at least three executives from some of the largest container lines, there is a concerted effort to meet the surprisingly high demand from US shippers. There is also an expectation of tight chassis supply combined with high cargo rolls. Most ships are actually on the water at the moment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making. For example, logistics companies are to employ Level 2 and 3 autonomous vehicles that assist drivers by adjusting speed and steering based on road conditions. What Are The Challenges?

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As a Licensed Customs Broker, our role is protecting revenue and facilitating the movement of compliant cargo. CBP will allow customs brokers to complete fewer than 36 hours to meet the requirement for the initial 2024-2027 triennial status period. MTS Logistics is proud to be a Licensed Customs Broker. In June 2023, U.S. trade laws.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port. In fact, C.H.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 21, 2021

Shipping cargo via air freight can be the best option if speed to market is your highest priority. This is because large packages can take up more of an airplane cargo capacity than smaller, heavier items, even when they’re comparatively lighter in weight. In most cases, air freight is the most expensive shipping method.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

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. And it’s not just ocean freight. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

For example, after a cargo shipment starts by road, it can continue by sea or air. This situation includes different variations or situations depending on the location of the cargo. Some common examples include: 1. The truck-ship method includes the use of trucks and ships to transport cargo. Truck-Railroad.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Flatbed shipping is often the transportation choice for cargo that doesn’t need the enclosure of a dry van. It’s ideal for cargo that cannot be loaded or unloaded from a dock or does not fit within standard trailer dimensions. Flatbed trailers can ship nearly anything and are especially good for large or over-dimensional cargo.

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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. For example, ask about additional services such as warehousing, crating, and consolidation.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 2, 2022

You will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the meeting. As per Standard Club, Although such a clause is usually referred to as the ‘war risks’ clause, its application is usually not limited to situations where there has been a formal declaration of war.

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Airfreight Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

Budapest Airport in Hungary recently announced Kuehne + Nagel as a new addition to their cargo community for the upcoming dedicated freight centre, Cargo City. Director for Property and Cargo at Budapest Airport, René Droese had this to say, “We warmly welcome our partners in the forwarding business, joining our Cargo City community.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. Data-centric freight exchanges and intelligent multimodal cross-docking hubs will allow haulers to move cargo effortlessly by road, rail, sea and air and seamlessly change carrier, or even transport mode, in real time.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

Companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and other online retailers are importing vast quantities of goods to meet consumer demand. The Port of Long Beach, for example, is undergoing a $1.5 billion expansion to add new berths and improve cargo handling efficiency.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The coming months are going to be a real test of the shipping industry in terms of how it can manage capacity and coordinate to meet the needs of customers. Chinese factories are facing challenges of meeting excessive orders that are way beyond their current capacity. The statistics are startling.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, though there have already been examples of carriers offloading containers to meet draft restrictions, for the most part container flows have not been impacted significantly to date as container ship transits are prioritized through reserved slots booked in advance. America spiked 21% to $5.72/kg kg last week.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 16, 2021

For example, hackers violated an oil-supply route in the USA and shut down an entire contingent of gas stations for a while. These incidents have the propensity to place a further strain on a transportation system that must be in excellent condition to meet the demands placed on it by consumers.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. Despite increased frustration with this arrangement, rolled cargo and no-shows remains prevalent.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 26, 2020

There are no immediate reports of any dangerous goods in the affected stack rows and AMSA is verifying all information to confirm the nature of the cargoes in the containers that went overboard. We have received a report of some medical supplies (for example, face masks) washing up between Magenta Beach and The Entrance.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2024

Produce shippers face several hurdles that they need to overcome for their products to deliver fresh and meet the growing consumer demand. You need to trust the carrier you choose has experience in handling your specific cargo and meeting food safety regulations, especially for those that need temperature control.

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This has to be resolved to keep up with an increasing demand for cargo and goods shipped from the region. Container xChange expects the equipment shortage to tighten further as shippers race to get their cargo on the water before the Golden Week holidays. For example, carriers have cut per diem times. Container Supply in Asia.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2020

But unlike an Amazon Prime find, they’re hardly tossed into a cargo net with someone else’s candle holders and a halfhearted layer of bubble wrap. Loaded into a hollowed cargo jet – usually the likes of an MD-11 – an equine athlete is offered comforts unimaginable to a typical human flier.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

The role that dedicated freighters play in the air cargo market is one that fulfills a vital niche. While the lower belly-hold space of passenger airplanes serves a purpose, freighters enable palletized lower hold space which is extremely important for forwarders who are a principal driver of air cargo. Size, Weight and Dimensions.

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