Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 11, 2020

To help with reduced shipping capacity due to the pandemic, over the last two months, the China-Europe freight train service has experienced a record peak in services. As of 6th May, the number of China-Europe freight trains originating in Xi’an reached 1,000 this year, 78 days earlier than the same period last year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

American Airlines Cargo has announced that John F. The certifications underscore the carrier’s commitment to quality in Life Sciences handling, as the process evaluates safety, compliance, consistency, and training at each station to achieve certification. All containers are currently available for lease with American Airlines Cargo.

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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.

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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. Goods are loaded on a truck at the point-of-origin and transported to a terminal such as a train yard or port. Truck-Railroad. Truck-Ship.

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Airfreight Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The International Air Cargo Association ( TIACA ) says they are making significant changes in their approach to reach out to all stakeholders in the air cargo value chain in a rapidly evolving and challenging global trade and commerce. They are aiming to truly represent and unite the air cargo industry.

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Globalior

MAY 19, 2020

Cargo Insurance In case a consignment is either lost or damaged, cargo insurance helps reimburse the concerned vendor or the customer. When is cargo insurance necessary? Moving cargo is risky. What kind of risks does cargo insurance eliminate? What isn’t covered by the cargo insurer?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 3, 2014

But fortunately, the FMCSA just awarded $1 million in grants to help “train and place veterans in careers as commercial truck and bus drivers,” as part of a larger series of programs to help veterans transition into civilian life. These problems have contributed to veteran homelessness for decades. national average.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

As globalization continues to increase the amount of freight shipped across international boundaries, so too does it increase the risk of losses through cargo theft. Meanwhile, cargo thefts from trucks continue to rise in number as greater quantities of high-value products are hauled along the world’s highways.

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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. Training and educational opportunities offered by a third-party outside of CBP, or PGAs will require approval by a CBP-selected accreditor. MTS Logistics is proud to be a Licensed Customs Broker. In June 2023, U.S. trade laws.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 3, 2020

In 2019 seaborne cargo throughput rose to 136.6 With seaborne cargo throughput up by 1.1 The marked increase in container handling, growth in total seaborne cargo throughput, and the disproportionate leap in environment-friendly rail borne hinterland traffic, all show that the Port of Hamburg is on the right course. In 2019, 5.8

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Airfreight Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

Every shipper has the rightful expectation that their shipments will be delivered safe and sound, but the stakes are raised exponentially higher when the cargo in question is of high value. To ensure optimal care is taken, shippers and airlines need to work closely together for the security of high-value cargo at all costs.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

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. Other associated hazards include flammable or toxic vapours from leaking cargoes or leaking pipes or hoses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

According to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty in its Global Claims Review Liability in Focus, 75 to 96 percent of maritime incidents are caused by human errors ranging from fatigue to lack of training. The technology will be used for initiatives like creating a virtual replica of a ship cockpit for land-based training and simulations.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. It’s important to consider all areas to keep your cargo moving. In fact, C.H. Utilize data and technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

FourKites provides a supply chain visibility platform that can ingest location and status data from trucks, trains, ships, and other transportation assets, and then provide visibility to where a company’s goods are, along with predictive times of arrivals. Ocean ETAs are focused on when a ship gets into port and begins to unload its cargo.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 14, 2022

Logistics processes frequently call for transloading cargo as trucking is typically the only way to deliver goods to their final destination. An example of this process could look like this: A truck brings an empty container to a shipper. The container is loaded on a train and moved to its destination region.

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Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Every shipper has the rightful expectation that their shipments will be delivered safe and sound, but the stakes are raised exponentially higher when the cargo in question is of high value. To ensure optimal care is taken, shippers and airlines need to work closely together for the security of high-value cargo at all costs.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

As Sweden’s largest cargo hub, the Port of Gothenburg plays a decisive role in the award according to the jury, who state that the port’s infrastructure, investment program and growing cargo volumes form a good basis for future growth in the region. “It 70,000 square meters were added in the region.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2021

.” The letter said, “More than 3,000 additional loads are staged on trains outside of Memphis waiting to bring these trains in to off load.” Memphis cargo owners are frustrated due to absurd rail storage, line detention and demurrage fees. For example, MSC containers must run on Direct Chassis Link, Inc.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Different types of sea transport are best-suited for specific kinds of cargo. They range from general cargo ships to large vessels that are capable of carrying vehicles, heavy equipment, and numerous types of boats. Cargo Ships. One of the most common types of sea transport involves using a cargo ship. RoRo Ships.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Cargo Express , a transportation, logistics and warehousing company providing solutions across the UK and Europe, has become one of the few firms in its class to achieve the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition Accreditation , for demonstrating a strong compliance and standards track record.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

FSMA requires those transporting food to follow best practices for sanitary transportation, such as proper personnel training, maintaining shipment records, and following shipper instructions to keep food properly temperature-controlled during transit. It is your responsibility to adhere to those requirements specified by the shipper.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 30, 2018

Here, he shares more views on the air cargo sector in the second part of our interview. He believes, for example that barriers to entry for new players are not as high as they have been in the past…but are still daunting. pilots to hold 1,500 training hours, compared to only 250 hours in most other countries. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2020

In addition to a direct container train between Mukran and Rotterdam, weekly short sea services to Scandinavia (Karlshamn, Sweden) and Lithuania (Klaipeda) now complement the Baltic Sea Port’s service portfolio. Currently the partners are jointly developing a direct container train line between Mukran and Rotterdam.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For now, the vast majority of trains from China to Hungary cross the EU border at the Polish town of Ma?aszewicze It is the world’s largest rail dry port where goods to be reloaded from broad-gauge trains to standard-gauge ones. Hungarian imports from China are mainly machine goods and chemical products.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In logistics, this can mean more efficient route planning, better cargo handling, and fewer damaged goods, all of which contribute to sustainability by reducing unnecessary consumption of resources and energy. For example, shipping an inaccurate order can trigger a return shipment to the warehouse and a second shipment of a correct order.

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FLS Transport

JULY 7, 2022

This week’s report covers port slowdowns due to failed contract negotiations, cargo pile up at west coast ports, excess inventory that’s out of season, crude oil exports, and digital license plate pilot program. REVENGE OF THE SIT | Who is responsible for sitting cargo containers at west coast ports? Find out more here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For example, parametric interfaces are offered for the Olympus goods lift, which reduce the need for cables and communicate directly with the fleet management system. The new system is already being used in industrial production areas, for example in the automotive industry.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

COVID-19 further impacted the driver pool due to social distancing, as fewer new drivers were trained by training schools. . Provide education and training: . Here’s a few examples: Provide orientation and onboarding for drivers and dispatchers . Invest in a fleet management and shipment visibility suite.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Robots load and unload cargo In Japan, the average annual working hours for a heavy truck driver were 2,568, which is 444 hours longer than the national average for all jobs – labour ministry data from 2022 reveal. Placing cargo in and out of trucks and warehouses is one of the most time- consuming tasks of truck drivers.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

For example, Kansas City Southern has accepted trains from other lines that it usually wouldn’t have to accommodate. The Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad received a grant from the EPA that will fund 40% of a project to retrofit a diesel train with a cleaner engine. This number fell by 5.4%

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Shipping losses have sunk to the lowest number we have seen in the 12-year history of our annual study reflecting the positive impact safety programs, trainings, changes in ship design and regulation have had over time,” says Captain Rahul Khanna, Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting at AGCS. Labeling a cargo as dangerous is more expensive.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding Freight Data Freight data, such as the weight, dimensions, and cargo type, is vital in shipping. However, once the carrier re-weighs the cargo, the actual weight substantially increases, leading to a much higher shipping cost than originally budgeted. Let’s consider another example. It’s not just paperwork.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Designed to maximize convenience for the customer, it is meant to ship goods from the point of origin to the final destination–or as close as possible–without transferring the cargo from one shipping container to another. What Door-To-Door Shipping Is. The result is less effort required by the customer on the receiving end.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

With the national labor shortage also expected to continue into 2023, expect to see companies getting more creative in their driver recruitment, training and retention strategies. For example, PlusDrive is one of several commercially-available autonomous trucking solutions already in use. “The Cargo tonnage in this market rose 5.5%

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