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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. What’s on a Bill of Lading?

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A Complete Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Blue Grace Logistics

ORM-D – Materials classified as consumer commodities that may be subject to the regulations but presents a limited hazard during transportation due to their form, quantity, and packaging. Shipper responsibilities include: Determining whether a material meets the definition of a “hazardous material”: This is the first and most important step.

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The Definitive Guide to Transportation and Logistics Terminology

GlobalTranz

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Duty Status: Drivers must maintain a daily 24-hour logbook (Record of Duty Status) documenting all work and rest periods. All-in Line Haul: FSC + Line Haul.

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. Expertise of Freight Forwarders Freight forwarders are well-versed in the knowledge of how to handle the customs regulations and documentation for your international shipments. This also allows carriers to consider a freight forwarder as one of their top customers.

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What Are Order Pickers? [Definition, Types, Pros/Cons, Uses]

Conger

Here’s a simple order picker definition: Order pickers are material handling equipment used to pick and transport items from shelving or pallet racking to help fill orders in warehouses and distribution centers. Yale presently offers 4 order selector models with the following technical characteristics: Up to 3,000 lbs.

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9 Steps to Follow When Preparing for Supply Chain Project Management

Logistics Bureau

Every iota of information missing from the list of in-scope and out-of-scope deliverables presents an opportunity for the project’s scope to expand during execution. Next step: Using your project scope document as a guide, list all the deliverables your project will generate. Step 6: List Project Deliverables.

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The Growing Skills Gap & How Vocational Training Can Help to Shrink It

GlobalTranz

In other words, the cost of obtaining the skills necessary to complete a vocational program are by definition used for practical purposes in the field. If manufacturers can embrace this opportunity, the problems presented by the skills gap can be overcome. ITT Closes Its Doors, Creates Ultimatum for Manufacturers. .