Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

To ensure that it can handle any type of cargo, the company has invested substantially in equipment for its bonded Constanta Port terminal in the past couple of years, much of which was supplied by Combilift, the Irish specialist manufacturer of handling solutions.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

LCL cargo shipping, on the other hand, shares the space with other shippers and is usually booked by a freight forwarder that arranges the FCL by “consoling” various shipments and ensuring that they reach their final destinations (i.e., For example, companies exporting freight from the U.S. granite, tile, fasteners, etc.)—are

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. Statistics and Examples 1. Cargo Theft: In the U.S., cargo theft incidents continue to be a significant concern. million per event.

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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. When they provide a quotation, study it carefully and do not be afraid to ask difficult questions.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Let’s explore some example s. .

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. Cargo transfer requirements. Once in port, each stage can be monitored, from pilot onboarding and cargo transfer to disembarkation. Weather conditions. Maritime traffic. Tidal conditions. Other planned vessel movements.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. For example, in effort to combat the scourge of some 6,000 weekly emails and phone calls about shipment changes, Maersk simply added on a $50 fee for manual changes in order to encourage digital bookings. You could sell that either as express or you could set it as a higher guarantee.

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Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Triangle Shipment Case Studies Let’s take a look at two examples of how we have successfully handled triangle shipments for our clients: Hotel Supplies Producer One of our clients is a large producer of hotel supplies based in the US. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your triangle shipments.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Specialist provider cargo-partner is known for its skill in handling challenging airfreight transports, independent of shipment volume or target destination. In the middle of the year, a renowned concert tour organizer approached cargo-partner with the request to manage a comprehensive orchestra shipment from Austria to Japan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. A Positive Example. Digital technologies will allow companies to increase their visibility, collaboration, speed, and responsiveness ?

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Globalior

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Under the DAP terms, the seller is not responsible for unloading the cargo at the place of destination. Although in many cases this might not be a problem, it would become a hassle if the cargo is not easily unloaded or it is delivered to an inconvenient place. Case Study.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A good example is the establishment of ReadyGate, the automated gate solution that empowers facility operators to transition their facilities into automated, secure, efficient operations, with significantly reduced time spent on data entry and walking through yards to find equipment. “The We created Envase TMS for them.”.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

If you are shipping wine for example, it may require a permit for import into a specific market but may not be required in another market. Route to market means identifying what is the best means to get your cargo to a specific market and what is most beneficial for your product. Pack your cargo properly. Use them wisely.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. A study of the tactics employed by companies falling into category 2 may provide lessons in shrewd supply chain management that we could all learn from.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

For example, the Cerasis Rater, our mutli -carrier rating TMS , allows our shippers to choose which carrier is best for their specific shipment from one portal and then create the bill-of-lading along with other features. In addition to securing cargo, also evaluate how well your carrier’s equipment is being maintained.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

We provide the full range of cargo logistics, including import/export freight forwarding , warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, and consolidation by air, sea, land, and rail. Thoroughly studying the U.S. For some fascinating historical examples of tariff code review, read our white paper on the subject [link].

Supply Chain Design Software 90

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TransAudit

JUNE 17, 2024

Impact on Local and Global Trade The closure had immediate and profound effects on cargo volumes, particularly impacting container, roll-on/roll-off, and bulk traffic. For example, Floor and Decor is doubling its distribution center footprint at the Tradepoint Atlantic terminal to 2.8 million square feet.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. Submitting a freight claim for damaged cargo requires proper documentation of essential shipment details.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Containers are the only cargo type that has continuously grown since 2014, up by 4.3% With an annual cargo flow of around 15 million tonnes, the UK is the third-largest maritime trading partner for the Port of Antwerp. This way, cargo remains within the European Union and British customs formalities and duties are bypassed.

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Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

Notable examples include K+N’s partnership with a tech accelerator, DB Schenker’s exclusive agreement with uShip, and here at Freightos, automating freight rate management for several enterprise forwarders. They picked up the World Air Cargo award ‘Best IT for the Industry’ category, the last two years running. They never looked back.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 29, 2017

While these concepts will help and are worthy of study, they do offer any additional capacity to air mobility forces unless they complement that which exists already. 1] In a further example, the US Air Force has devised concepts to fuel and load fighter jets using C-17 aircraft in austere environments. [2] Government. 3 (2015). [2]

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

John Beckett, Chair of ICHCA, commented: “This unique grouping of industry leaders has the potential to coordinate data, research and best practices across the broad spectrum of the international movement of cargo. We will be publishing guidance on the treatment of lithium-ion batteries, among other cargoes, in the near future.”

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Globalior

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Other information that is usually not found on many charts is who bears costs and/or undertakes responsibilities of loading/unloading cargo. Who pays for required documentation and which terms are suitable for containerized cargo and which are not. When referring to any chart is it important to see if any exceptions are mentioned.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 28, 2021

For breakbulk cargo, you could call to book space on a vessel for next week. For example, we’re helping some of our solar customers switch to breakbulk or roll-on-roll-off as an alternative to container ships. Make sure you have in-depth route studies and site studies. That world—where you could plan week-to-week—is gone.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2018

By loading the cargo into a pod inside a low-pressure ‘hyperloop’ tube that passes via Columbus, Ohio, Virgin Hyperloop One reckons it can move freight along the 490-mile (785km) route in just 47 minutes – and for around the same cost as trucking it. But if the visionaries at Virgin Hyperloop One have their way, that will soon change.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2019

SEACON Chairman James Roth reported, “We handle neo-bulk type cargo, comprising coils of steel, units of wood pulp and reels of paper, which are shipped from the near continent and discharged at Northfleet. For example, wood pulp requires bale clamps, paper reels need reel clamps in addition to some specialised tissue clamps.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

We will break down those terms, what they mean for your business, and give two examples of how BlueGrace helped clients that were operating with less-than-ideal business models save hundreds of thousands on their ground transportation costs. LTL has gained a reputation of being a more efficient, cost-saving method of transporting freight.

Cost Reduction 54

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To put the issue into perspective, a study into container loads imported into the United States in 2018 found that utilised capacity was just 65%. For example, you can look at: 1) Your products and the way you package them for shipping. Did you know that it’s far easier to configure loads comprising unpalletised cargo than palletised?

Freight 98

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Shipping and Freight Resource

OCTOBER 21, 2020

For example, if you are selling to a first time buyer overseas but agreed on Cash Against Delivery (yes it happens) don’t be nice and issue a Sea Waybill or do a Telex Release (yes this has also happened) before you get your money. Each sale is individual and has to be treated differently. Trust as you know is earned.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

In the case of Ocado, for example, an electrical failure caused a fire to break out at the Andover facility, putting it out of action. And cognitive automation within back office logistics means contract management can also start to be automated – with some studies suggesting there would be more accuracy as a result.

Supply Chain Software 68

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Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Triangle Shipment Case Studies Let’s take a look at two examples of how we have successfully handled triangle shipments for our clients: Hotel Supplies Producer One of our clients is a large producer of hotel supplies based in the US. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your triangle shipments.

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AIMMS

JUNE 26, 2015

Höegh specializes in rolling cargo and some non-rolling cargo that we carry with roll-trailers. “So One of our largest customers, for example, is Nissan. For further reading, please download our case study : Höegh Autoliners develops global integrated planning solution with AIMMS. So we are like big sailing garages”.

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