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Eight Essential Documents That Are Key to Shipping

MTS Logistics

On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. However, most documentation is still handled manually in some countries. Packing list is used by freight forwarders in order for a shipment to clear U.S.

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

Join Leading Enterprise Shippers See why global companies trust Freightos Enterprise Request Your Demo Jude Abraham Jude Abraham is Freightos’ Content Marketing Lead, a seasoned high-tech storyteller and marketing strategist who has created award-winning content for global brands.

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What are the Advantages of Using a NVOCC?

MTS Logistics

This was the year I was introduced to commercial documents, bills of lading, insurance, letter of credits, and a variety of other documents. I used to prepare most of the documents except for bills of lading. I used to work with freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers).

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FourKites Ocean Visibility: A Next Generation Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

FourKites , a global leader in real-time supply chain visibility, recently launched its Dynamic Ocean SM platform for visibility, rate, and documentation management. The platform also takes into consideration questions such as, “If I use a freight forwarder, is it still my shipment or is it under a different contract?”

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

Join Leading Enterprise Shippers See why global companies trust Freightos Enterprise Request Your Demo Jude Abraham Jude Abraham is Freightos’ Content Marketing Lead, a seasoned high-tech storyteller and marketing strategist who has created award-winning content for global brands.

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Blockchain in freight forwarding – Is it the next big thing?

20Cube Logistics

Blockchain is a distributed database that contains records of events in continuity which can be assessed and inspected by users. How will blockchain impact freight forwarding? Each time cargo is shipped, the transaction is documented, creating a permanent history of the shipment from order to delivery. 20cube.com.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

To further compound the issue, some costs are incurred only in the event of problems arising at the ports of loading or discharge and are impossible to foresee when booking a shipment. Documentation fees. A Multitude of Cost Components. Export fees. Challenge #4: In-house Expertise Difficult to Acquire.

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