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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. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Marine Cargo Survey Practices.

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The Changing of Cargo Theft and Fraud in a Digital Age

Trinity Logistics

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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Analysis: Should You Redirect Your Cargo and If So, Where?

MTS Logistics

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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AFKLMP Cargo introduces more sustainable transport

Logistics Business Magazine

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) and Jan de Rijk Logistics have joined forces to take a new Long Heavy Vehicle (LHV) into operation. The big advantage of using an LHV is the huge volume of cargo it can carry. This strategic choice stems from the high cargo volumes carried on this route. emissions as well.

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: Does It Affect the Future of Project Cargo?

MTS Logistics

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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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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Death in Confined Spaces: Hidden Danger

Logistics Business Magazine

Toxic gases produced by some cargoes as well as leakages, residual fumigants and other causes of a reduced oxygen environment are the chief problems, with 60% of fatalities suffered by would be rescuers. A lack of understanding of the danger present may have fatal consequences. Any rescue operations are therefore time critical.

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