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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. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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Documents for Freight Shipping: A Definitive Guide

Freightera

Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt. In the case you are using a freight forwarding company, you will receive a Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt as proof that the goods were actually handed over to them. The post Documents for Freight Shipping: A Definitive Guide appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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Cooperative Logistics Network Surpasses 300 Members

Logistics Business Magazine

The Cooperative Logistics Network , the first international freight forwarding network with global coverage to launch instant quoting ability for its members, has set a new coverage record by adding its 300th agent. This year, for example, we have created a new personalized online brochure for members and we have launched our blog.”

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UPS Expands International Express Services to New Markets

Airfreight Logistics

UPS recently announced an expansion across 40 countries of their UPS Worldwide Express and UPS Express Plus, which is part of the UPS international suite of shipping services that guarantees time- and day-definite delivery for urgent shipments. Cross-border trade continues to present growth opportunities for us and for customers of all sizes.

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Fleet Managers can Navigate Phase-out of 2G/3G Networks

Logistics Business Magazine

It’s important to remember that this is not just a compliance exercise, but a significant enhancement of operational capabilities, like shifting from standard definition to high-definition in terms of data quality and communication speed.

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The basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important

Shipping and Freight Resource

This is also to remind everyone in the shipping chain – exporters, agents, freight forwarders , carriers, documentation teams, vessel operators, and stowage planners, the importance of providing and using the correct information for the planning and stowage of the vessel.

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Uberization Re-Examined: The Impact of the ?Uberization of Trucking? on Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

There is no single supplier of any size presently able to meet the new demands. According to the American Trucking Associations , by 2026 freight volumes will increase by 29%. In fact, research found that freight-forwarders who conducted manual quotes took almost 60 hours, a representation that efficiency is critical.